2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster recalls and problems

The 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

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Complaints
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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster recalls

Recall 14V-694: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Nov 3, 2014 · 417 vehicles affected · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.

Risk: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.

2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 46,000 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 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster complaints

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

Power Train · at 46,000 miles · reported Jun 22, 2020
Transmission exploded going from 2nd to 3rd gear under light load on a country road. I noticed some funny vibrations during the shift, and the engine spun as if in neutral when trying to engage 3rd, 4th, or 5th gears (Sequential transmission).. The engine still ran fine, and the motorcycle ran in 1st and 2nd gears. I pulled over, noticed oil all over the lower part of the bike, rear tire, and rear fender, and discovered a hole in the transmission case. It appears something in the transmission came apart and shot through the side of the case. I'm lucky the transmission and rear wheel didn't…
Power Train · at 14,497 miles · reported Dec 31, 2018
Changing gears from 4th into 5th the transmission locked up causing the rear wheel to lock up and slide. I immediately pulled the clutch lever and the rear wheel released. I moved to the side of the road and shifted into 1st gear, when releasing the clutch the transmission was still locked up. This was extremely unsafe as I was traveling at over 65 MPH on a busy interstate.

Other Triumph Rocket III Roadster years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster: 14V-694 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Triumph Rocket III Roadster?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 46,000 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.