NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Triumph Explorer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Triumph Explorer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Triumph Explorer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

NHTSA #14V765000

Reported December 2, 2014 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 2,180 vehicles

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2011, to June 1, 2014. The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.

Safety consequence

If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB518.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Triumph Explorer model years

Check your 2011 Triumph Explorer VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Triumph Explorer at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Check a Triumph VIN