2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
The 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON, potentially affecting up to 1,647 vehicles.
Recall 04V496000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,647 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THERE MAY BE A POOR WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BODY.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT MAY COMPROMISE THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Triumph Thruxton equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ContiGo!, Tire Size: P130/80/17, DOT Number: H669DDE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T006000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 — ENGINE
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing.
SB-398 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FRONT CALIPER BOLTS AND BRACKET. A NUMBER OF THRUXTON MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS. THE INSTALLED BOLTS MAY BE TOO SHORT, REDUCING THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOLTS INTO THE BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
98 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE: INSTALLATION AND TIGHTENING PROCEDURE- HANDLEBARS UPPER CLAMPS. THE MATING SURFACES OF THE HANDLEBAR UPPER CLAMP ARE OFFSET. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH THRUXTON
- 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON (current)
- 2008 TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 0 complaints
- 2009 TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 0 complaints
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