2012 Triumph Thunderbird recalls and problems

The 2012 Triumph Thunderbird has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Triumph Thunderbird vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Triumph Thunderbird recalls

Recall 13V-032: Wheels

Reported Jan 29, 2013 · 250 vehicles affected · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.

Risk: Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

2012 Triumph Thunderbird problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,640 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 2012 Triumph Thunderbird complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control · at 3,640 miles · reported Dec 5, 2013
While riding home in rush hour traffic the heated throttle grip suddenly broke causing the engine to drop immediately to idle. I had to quickly take evasive maneuvers to avoid causing an accident as other vehicles on the road were not expecting my motorcycle to suddenly slow to a stop. The grip broke where the throttle cable attaches to the grip inside the right side electrical controls housing. This grip is constructed of flimsy plastic. There are many instances of the same thing happening to other riders as evidence by forum posting such as this…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird: 13V-032 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,640 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.