2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
The 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM, potentially affecting up to 417 vehicles.
Recall 14V694000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
| 417 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
Consequence: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-COM02-07FEBR — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DEALER NOTICE ANNOUNCING THAT TECHNICAL NEWS 171 IS NOW AVAILABLE.
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb — ENGINE
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb — SERVICE BRAKES
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
- 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM — 0 complaints
- 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM (current)
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