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2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic, describing incidents dated August 12, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10354789 · Filed

    I AM THE OWNER OF A TRIUMPH 2008 ROCKET CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE VIN #[XXX]. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER (TRIUMPH US) REGARDING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THEY HAVE INFORMED ME THAT I HAVE NO GROUNDS FOR COMPLAINT BECAUSE THE WORK IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NHTSA #07V455000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2007 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Potentially affected: 4,696 vehicles

Owners notified October 17, 2007 · Vehicles built March 1, 2004 – September 30, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.

Safety consequence

IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Triumph Rocket III Classic model years

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