Recall 13V180000: 2012–2013 Triumph Explorer

Report received

May 1, 2013

Manufacturer

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected

1,186vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."

Possible consequence

The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Triumph Explorer1 complaints
• 2013 Triumph Explorer1 complaints