2003 Triumph Bonneville America recalls and problems

The 2003 Triumph Bonneville America has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Triumph Bonneville America vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Triumph Bonneville America recalls

Recall 04V-262: Electrical System

Reported Jun 2, 2004 · 2,792 vehicles affected · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD

Problem: On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.

Risk: Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-volt electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.

Fix: Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began november 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

2003 Triumph Bonneville America problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels4

Most reported parts

  • Wheels › Rim — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Triumph Bonneville America complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 7,000 miles · reported Jan 29, 2006
I have a 2003 triumph bonneville t100. The motorcycle was purchased in february 2004 and had approximately 7000 miles on it at the time of the problem. On a trip from pittsburgh pa to dumfries, va, spokes on the left side of the rear wheel failed. There was no accident as a result of the failure. Upon finding the failed spokes, I contacted the nearest triumph dealer. They offered to replace the broken spokes under warrantee, but would not completely re-lace the wheel. They cautioned be to expect more failures in the future, but said that triumph had a policy of not re-lacing wheels, only…
Wheels · at 11,700 miles · reported Oct 6, 2005
Triumph t100 bonneville, 2003 model. 18,838.5 KM. (Approx. 11,800 miles) rear wheel spoke failed just above the bend in the spoke as it leaves the hub flange on the left ,(Brake) side. The break is clean with no dirt or shiny spots indicating an initial crack, it appears to have just snapped. There have been many reported incidents like this on the "delphi forums" website for the new triumph bonneville. There is a very real risk of a puncture and sudden deflation in this kind of incident which could possibly result in an accident with damage or injury.
Wheels · at 9,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2005
I have had two rear wheel spoke failures on my 2003 triumph bonneville t100 motorcycle, one in july 2005 at approximately. 9000 miles and one in august 2005 at approximately. 9300 miles. Both were a left-outer spoke and both broke at the same spot, very near the hub. I have since read about approximately. Fifty identical incidents, on a triumph user's website (The new bonneville forum on delphi forums). Some of the failures caused instant depressurization of the (Tube type) tire, and some caused a severing of the rear brake line.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America: 04V-262 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America?

Owners report wheels problems most often (4 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 miles.

Are Triumph recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Triumph dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.