Recall 11V-434: 2011–2012 Triumph Tiger 800, 2011–2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 22, 2011, covering about 1,485 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-434
Report date
Aug 22, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,485
Owners notified
Sep 2, 2011

The problem

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.

The risk

The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (Ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.

Notes

Triumph's safety recall number is 431.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V434000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Triumph Tiger 8002011, 2012All years
Triumph Tiger 800 XC2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-434?

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.

How is recall 11V-434 fixed?

Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (Ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.