NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Triumph Tiger 1050
The 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 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 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA #07V562000Reported December 12, 2007 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
Safety consequence
REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
TRIUMPH RECALL NO. 387. 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.