2010 Triumph Thunderbird recalls
Reported May 10, 2011 · 1,955 vehicles affected · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 thunderbird and thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured from september 2009 through august 2010. These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.
Risk: The screws may work loose and the screw heads can contact the side wall of the front tire, leading to tire deflation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new screws, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
2010 Triumph Thunderbird problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 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 2010 Triumph Thunderbird complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 14,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2016
The contact owns a 2010 triumph thunderbird. The contact stated that the motorcycle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alignment needed to be readjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 17,200 miles · reported Jun 10, 2016
Turning right from a side street onto a major road, I began accelerating and the throttle became inoperative, snapping immediately back to idle speed. Subsequent turning of the throttle grip had no effect. There was traffic on the major road that fortunately was able to slow down in response to my unexpected and sudden loss of speed. The attachment for the throttle cable snapped off of the throttle grip assembly. My grips were authentic OEM triumph accessories - heated grips. Apparently, this is a not an infrequent failure. Triumph has superseded the original accessory kit with a later part…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 700 miles · reported Mar 1, 2015
This happens when shutting the throttle off to make a corner or a stop light, or to adjust speed in traffic. The engine backfires through the intake of the throttle bodies and the airbox under the vehicle seat and dies. There is no warning this is about to happen and the engines dies and you are stranded in traffic while you coast to a stop, find neutral and the engine usually starts as nothing has happened and runs normally until the next time.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 79,000 miles · reported Oct 17, 2014
While traveling down a long steep incline at approximately 40 MPH,and down shifting to slow the motorcycle,the motor stack fired thru the throttle bodies and quit for no apparent reason. As luck had it,there was no traffic on the road at the time. However,if I had to accelerate at that instant to avoid another vehicle,it would have created a tense situation to say the least. When I got close enough to the bottom of the hill,I let the clutch out to restart the motor while the machine was still moving and was successful. All was well after that and the problem hasn't occurred since. This was the…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 21,000 miles · reported Mar 24, 2013
I was driving my 2010 triumph thunderbird motorcycle to work and the assembly that attaches the throttle cable to the throttle grip froze. I had not throttle control and had to coast the bike to a safe stop on the left shoulder of a highway. This was the second time in a year that this has happened. This is a known issue of the factory heated grips. After repeated heating, they get brittle and the attachment to the throttle cable breaks. This is the second time this has happened to me in a year. What was particularly scary about this incident is that my throttle was stuck in the "open"…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird: 11V-277 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 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.