1969 Triumph TR6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1969 Triumph TR6, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1969 Triumph TR6 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1969 Triumph TR6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Triumph.

Best & worst years

1969 vs. every other TR6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TR6 median. How we score

'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TR6 owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE, 1969 TR6R: OWNER CONCERN ABOUT RESPOKING OF WHEELS BY USA PROFESSIONAL WHEEL REMANUFACTURING COMPANY. SPOKES ARE NOT LACED TO TRIUMPH MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPOKE TORQUE ON REPAIR CARD OF 50 INCH TO 70 INCH LBS FOR REAR WHEEL AND 35 INCH TO 50 INCH LBS FOR FRONT WHEEL…
Complaint 10317494 · Mar 7, 2010

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