Motorcycle: kickstand/center standRecall 14V-765 · 2011–2014 Triumph Explorer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recall 14V-765 covers 2,180 2011–2014 Triumph Explorer for a motorcycle: kickstand/center stand problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V765000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2011, to June 1, 2014. The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.
The risk
If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB518.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2011 to June 1, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.