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Triumph Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 ad 2013 – 2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 Motorcycles


Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014.

SUMMARY: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle’s throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.

CONSEQUENCE: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

REMEDY: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early February 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

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.

Source: dot.gov

 


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