2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
The 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 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 WHEELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, potentially affecting up to 250 vehicles.
Recall 13V032000 — WHEELS
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Consequence: Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING HOME IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE HEATED THROTTLE GRIP SUDDENLY BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP IMMEDIATELY TO IDLE. I HAD TO QUICKLY TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WERE NOT EXPECTING MY MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY SLOW TO A STOP. THE GRIP BROKE WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE ATTACHES TO THE GRIP INSIDE THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS HOUSING. THIS GRIP IS CONSTRUCTED OF FLIMSY PLASTIC. THERE ARE MANY INSTANCES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER RIDERS AS EVIDENCE BY FORUM POSTING SUCH AS THIS; HTTP://WWW.TRIUMPHRAT.NET/THUNDERBIRD-CRUISER-CHAT/183312-BUSTED-THROTTLE.HTML I CONSIDER THIS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THIS SAFETY CRITICAL APPLICATION. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand fixings, front brake hose clip, clutch cover kits, breather cover fixings and audio systems.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- 2010 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 10 complaints
- 2012 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD (current)
- 2013 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 7 complaints
- 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 3 complaints
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 TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TT600 — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — 19 total complaints