NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Triumph Explorer Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Triumph Explorer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Triumph Explorer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Triumph Explorer owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Explorer, describing incidents dated January 16, 2018.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11114051 · Filed July 27, 2018
ECU SHUTS THROTTLE BUTTERFLIES AND THEREFORE STALLS ENGINE WITH NO IDLE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN RIDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS AFTER RIDING THEN SLOWING TO STOP. THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF AND MUST BE RESTARTED. I HAVE HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL TO REMEDY ECU PARAMETERS…

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Side Stand Pivot Bolt may Fracture

NHTSA #14V765000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported December 2, 2014 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 2,180 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Triumph campaign SB518 · Owners notified January 5, 2015 · Vehicles built November 1, 2011 – June 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)

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.

Incorrect GVWR Data on Label

NHTSA #13V180000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 1,186 vehicles

Owners notified April 30, 2013 · Vehicles built December 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Triumph Explorer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Triumph Explorer.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11114051

Incident: January 16, 2018 · Filed: July 27, 2018

ECU SHUTS THROTTLE BUTTERFLIES AND THEREFORE STALLS ENGINE WITH NO IDLE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN RIDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS AFTER RIDING THEN SLOWING TO STOP. THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF AND MUST BE RESTARTED. I HAVE HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL TO REMEDY ECU PARAMETERS THAT WERE TOO TIGHT. HOWEVER, THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING CONCERNING THIS NOR CAN THEY FIX IT.

Other Triumph Explorer model years

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