Storage: tank assemblyRecall 13V-223 · Triumph vehicles
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recall 13V-223 covers 513 Triumph vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
The risk
If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
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 September 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.