Triumph Recalls 2014-2015 Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles America has recalled certain model 2014-2015 motorcycles due to an malfunctioning Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Triumph says the ECU may improperly activate the fuel injectors on the following models: America, Bonneville, Bonneville T100, Rocket III Roadster, Rocket III Touring, Rocket III Touring ABS, Scrambler, Speedmaster, Thruxton, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Thunderbird Storm, Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 ABS.

If the ECU may improperly activate the fuel injectors, causing the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Triumph says the effected motorcycles were manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph’s number for this recall is SB519.

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.