NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC has 3 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 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC, describing incidents dated February 7, 2012.
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Newest complaints
ODI #10447131 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP TRUNK LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TOP BOX TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V436000 (STRUCTURE: CENTER STAND). THE…
CENTRE STAND SPRING
NHTSA #11V436000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Potentially affected: 668 vehicles
Triumph campaign 430 · Owners notified August 26, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE RETURN SPRING THAT MAY BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE RETURN SPRING BREAKS, THE CENTER STAND MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DROP AND DRAG ALONG THE ROAD SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN SPRING AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
TRIUMPH'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 430.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
NHTSA #11V434000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Potentially affected: 1,485 vehicles
Triumph campaign 431 · Owners notified September 2, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011, FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
Safety consequence
THE RIDER MAY NOTICE LOWER RPMS AND WHEN DECELERATING THE ENGINE COULD STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INTO THE MOTORCYCLES ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.
Notes
TRIUMPH'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 431.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE
NHTSA #11V393000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 2, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Potentially affected: 134 vehicles
Triumph campaign RM2011/015 · Owners notified September 2, 2011
Defect description
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.
Safety consequence
IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.
Notes
TRIUMPH SAFETY RECALL NO. RM2011/015.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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