2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
The 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 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 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050, potentially affecting up to 3,698 vehicles.
Recall 07V562000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 3,698 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
Consequence: REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TANK TK150 MOTORCYCLE (NA). WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE OR STEER AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE DISLOCATED HER SHOULDER AND SUSTAINED BUMPS, BRUISES, AND A FEW STITCHES ON HER LEGS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DELIVER THE MOTORCYCLES PARTIALLY FINISHED AND THE DEALER MUST NOT HAVE FINISHED ASSEMBLING IT PROPERLY. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 312.
Safety Rating for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH TIGER 1050
- 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — 0 complaints
- 2005 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — 0 complaints
- 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 (current)
- 2007 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — 7 complaints
- 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — 2 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 THUNDERBIRD — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TT600 — 21 total complaints