2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
The 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 3,366 vehicles.
Recall 14V765000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 2,180 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V180000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,186 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BOLT ON THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY (THREADED FROM BOTTOM /UP) CAME OFF. THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY ARM CAME OFF WHEN IN MOTION AND I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. MOTORCYCLE WAS STUCK IN GEAR WITH NO ABILITY TO SHIFT.
Safety Rating for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH EXPLORER
- 2011 TRIUMPH EXPLORER — 0 complaints
- 2012 TRIUMPH EXPLORER (current)
- 2013 TRIUMPH EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 2014 TRIUMPH EXPLORER — 0 complaints
- 2017 TRIUMPH EXPLORER — 1 complaint
Other TRIUMPH Models
- TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 39 total complaints
- TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — 34 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 33 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 28 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TT600 — 21 total complaints