NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Triumph Tiger Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Triumph Tiger 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 1999 Triumph Tiger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1999 Triumph Tiger owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Triumph Tiger.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #859210 · Filed
ONE OF THE TRANSMISSIOIN SHAFTS WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH OIL, CAUSING A SQUEALING NOISE THAT WAS GETTING LOUDER. THE SHAFT DRIED OUT, ALMOST CAUSING A LOCK UP OF THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
TRIUMPH/FUEL CONNECTORS
NHTSA #04V156000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 7, 2004 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
Potentially affected: 18,998 vehicles
Owners notified July 30, 2004 · Vehicles built September 22, 1998 – August 26, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
Safety consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
TRIUMPH/OIL SEEPAGE
NHTSA #99V083000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported April 15, 1999 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
Potentially affected: 1,198 vehicles
Triumph campaign 259 · Owners notified April 19, 1999 · Vehicles built November 1, 1998 – March 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OIL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE CRANKCASE HALVES.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CRANKCASE BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TTRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Triumph Tiger model years
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