Triumph Thunderbird: Ignition May Fail
Recall Summary Triumph is recalling 1,936 motorcycles across eight models (Thunderbird, America, Rocket 3, Thruxton, Tiger, Scrambler, Speedmaster, and Bonneville) because certain electronic control units may malfunction in extreme temperature conditions, potentially damaging the fuel injector and causing it to stay constantly on. This can result in the engine failing to start or, if running, losing power in one cylinder. Triumph will replace the affected electronic control units.
- Recalling firm
- TRIUMPH
- Product
- Vehicles: TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, TRIUMPH AMERICA, TRIUMPH ROCKET 3, TRIUMPH THRUXTON, TRIUMPH TIGER, TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER, TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER, TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. Units affected: 1,936
- Reason
- Components within the ECU are incompatible when operating at extremes of tolerance. This condition can cause damage to the injector driver and can lead to the injector being constantly on. The engine will either fail to start or if running the fuel injector circuit can malfunction causing one cylinder to lose power. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ECU.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4e4545be-3431-4254-98d8-6bfad1ca70ba