Other: labelsRecall 13V-180 · Triumph vehicles
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recall 13V-180 covers 1,186 Triumph vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.