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Motorcycle Recall - Triumph Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID:  14V009000
Component:  Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline
Manufacturer:  Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Recall Date: 01/15/2014
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2800
Defect Summary:
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early February 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

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