Scorpion Automotive Triumph Alarm/immobiliser: Alarm/immobiliser May Malfunction

Recall Summary Scorpion Automotive alarm/immobiliser units installed on Triumph motorcycles may corrode internally over time, causing the alarm to malfunction unpredictably. In severe cases, this malfunction could prevent the motorcycle from starting or cause it to shut down while being ridden. Affected owners may notice the alarm LED glowing when the ignition is on, which is not normal.

Recalling firm

SCORPION AUTOMOTIVE LTD

Product

Vehicles: SCORPION AUTOMOTIVE Triumph alarm/immobiliser, SCORPION AUTOMOTIVE S4 red alarm/immobiliser. Units affected: 22,764

Reason

Over time corrosion of the internal circuit board can lead to unpredictable functionality of the alarm. This can cause the alarm to operate and in the most severe cases may cause the motorcycle not to start or to immobilise the motorcycle in use. The rider maybe warned of the issue by the alarm LED glowing slightly with the ignition on (LED should not illuminate when ignition is on). Remedy: Recall all affected units and replace with a new quality assured unit.

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-01-19

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/37f54221-e52f-44e9-bd18-147d63ecc30b