2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
The 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (4 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III, potentially affecting up to 4,729 vehicles.
Recall 07V455000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 4,696 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.
Consequence: IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
View full details →Recall 06V063000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HANDLE BAR CLAMP BOLTS WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence: THE HANDLE BARS COULD LOOSEN WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE CLAMP BOLTS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns 2006 Triumph Rocket III. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle at approximately 50 MPH, there was a vibration. The contact noticed the rear output shaft bearing assembly had deteriorated. The contact also mentioned that the shift lever was loosened and not installed properly. The contact made it safely to the destination. The contact notified a local dealer and provided the dealer with a video of the failure that was experienced. The motorcycle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The output shaft bearing part was ordered by the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
TRANSMISSION DANGEROUSLY JUMPING OUT OF GEAR BETWEEN 1S AND 2ND, HITS NEUTRAL SPOTS UNDER POWER. ADDITIONALLY GETTING DANGEROUS STEERING SHAKE BETWEEN 45-25 MPH DECELERATIONS. BIKE HAS UNDER 9,900'MILES. DEALER FOUND A TRANSMISSION OIL SEAL INSTALLED BACKWARDS BY FACTORY, UPON TEAR DOWN/DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION TRIUMPH SO FAR REFUSES ANY HELP, BIKE TOO OLD THEY SAY. BIKE IS A $6,300 TOTAL LOSS' DUE TO REPAIR COST EXCEEDING $6,400+ FOR TRANSMISSION ALONE.
TRANSMISSION DANGEROUSLY JUMPING OUT OF GEAR BETWEEN 1S AND 2ND, HITS NEUTRAL SPOTS UNDER POWER. ADDITIONALLY GETTING DANGEROUS STEERING SHAKE BETWEEN 45-25 MPH DECELERATIONS. BIKE HAS UNDER 9,900'MILES. DEALER FOUND A TRANSMISSION OIL SEAL INSTALLED BACKWARDS BY FACTORY, UPON TEAR DOWN/DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION TRIUMPH SO FAR REFUSES ANY HELP, BIKE TOO OLD THEY SAY. BIKE IS A $6,300 TOTAL LOSS' DUE TO REPAIR COST EXCEEDING $6,400+ FOR TRANSMISSION ALONE.
FIRST NOTICED AFTER PURCHASE IN 2013 WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THE MANUAL FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME, UNDER VARIOUS LOAD CONDITIONS AND ROAD HAZARDS. SPEAKING WITH TRIUMPH CORPORATE SERVICE, THEY RECOGNIZE THE FAULT, HAVE RECEIVED THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WORLD WIDE, AND OFFER ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, A PART UPGRADE AS A REPAIR. THEY DO NOT HOWEVER COVER LABOR TO EFFECT THE UPGRADE AFTER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD. NOT EFFECTING A RECALL AND PUTTING THOUSANDS AT RISK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, AS IT CAUSES ERRATIC MOTORCYCLE BEHAVIOR WHILE IN TRAFFIC. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,300.
Safety Rating for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TN-165 — SUSPENSION
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
92 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALLS. TRIMPH. MODELS ROCKET III AND ROCKET III CLASSIC. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III.
Investigation PE07030 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Closed
Opened:
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH ROCKET III
- 2004 TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 0 complaints
- 2005 TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 22 complaints
- 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III (current)
- 2007 TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 1 complaint
- 2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 6 complaints
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- 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
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — 19 total complaints