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2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic recalls and problems

The 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic recalls

Recall 07V-455: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 26, 2007 · 4,696 vehicles affected · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Problem: On certain motorcycles, when the engine is returning to idle it may stall.

Risk: If the motorcycle stalls, the rider will have to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and download new engine management software free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2007. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

Recall 06V-063: Steering

Reported Mar 6, 2006 · 33 vehicles affected · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.

Risk: The handle bars could loosen which could result in a crash or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque of the clamp bolts and tighten if necessary. The recall began on march 16, 2006. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Fuel System, Gasoline2

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
  • Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 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 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic complaints

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

Power Train · at 12,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2012
Transmission began to sound like a turbocharger while riding in 5th gear. When I came to a stop light the shift pedal was limp, I had to pull in the clutch handle to stop the vehicle. By applying and releasing the clutch I was able to get home. The transmission is stuck in gear and the shifter mechanism does not function at all. In order to find out what is causing this I will have to pull the entire motor out and split the bottom half of the crank case. I have taken very good care of this bike changing oil at half of the recommended intervals, I have owned this motorcycle since march 2006 and…
Power Train · at 24,000 miles · reported Apr 12, 2010
Transmission at around 3000 RPM with a slightly heavy application of throttle it will jump out of second gear, it seems hard to get it into second and this happens up and down shifting. Other times the transmission will go into neutral only. The bike is unsafe to ride in this condition. Triumph has upgrade kits that cover from VIN 000000 to 337294, # t1000008 for silver engines and # t1000009 for black engines. This kit has been installed on my bike and it fixed the issue. Triumph only paid for the parts, I was stuck with a $1500.00 bill for labor and fluids required to complete the job.…
Power Train · at 20,000 miles · reported Dec 28, 2009
2006 triumph rocket 3 classic, the transmission jumps out of second gear when accelerating. Triumph has a transmission upgrade that addresses this problem but will not fix it out of warranty. This problem can result in a crash if the transmission jumps out of gear when passing another vehicle or when moving from a stop with traffic behind the motorcycle.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 22,000 miles · reported May 20, 2008
Engine develops a high erratic idle up to 3000 rpms at will no matter what gear and what speed. I have to stand on the breaks to keep it at 55 MPH in high gear. At low speed the motor is running at idle RPM's that are above normal operating speeds which makes it a runaway motor and dangerous to control some times the RPM is so high at low speeds when I let off the clutch it spins the tire as it leaps forward. Try riding with any vehicle stuck in high RPM and it will kill someone!!! The date is when I took it to triumph this started this spring in february at daytona and has got so much worse I…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 3,000 miles · reported Nov 21, 2007
The contact owns a 2006 triumph rocket III classic. The vehicle would shut off without warning while idling. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer downloaded the new software according to NHTSA campaign id number 07v455000 (Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). After the repair was made, the vehicle would idle high and cause the RPM to race to 9. The VIN and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 4,850.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic: 07V-455 (fuel system, gasoline), 06V-063 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic?

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 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.