Known Recalls

Model year record

2010 TRIUMPH Thunderbird

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V277000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Vehicles affected
1,955
Reported to NHTSA
2011-05-10
Owners notified
2011-06-15

Defect description

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THUNDERBIRD AND THUNDERBIRD ABS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2010. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE THREAD LOCKER/SCREW COMBINATION AT THE FRONT FENDER MOUNTING.

Safety risk

THE SCREWS MAY WORK LOOSE AND THE SCREW HEADS CAN CONTACT THE SIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE, LEADING TO TIRE DEFLATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SCREWS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control321,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2700 mi
Electrical system14,400 mi
Engine1700 mi
Equipment13,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic14,400 mi
Suspension114,000 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.