NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Triumph Thunderbird
The 2012 Triumph Thunderbird has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Triumph dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
WHEELS
NHTSA #13V032000Reported January 29, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
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.