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2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

The 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10261569 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 1 miles
DEFECTIVE, IMPROPER DESIGN OF LOW BEAM HEADLAMP.. DANGEROUS TO OPERATE AT NIGHT..VISIBILITY IS NOT AS SHOULD BE..THIS IS ON ALL THE 1050 TRIUMPH TIGERS..07-09 MODELS..MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED WITH NO RESULTS.. I WOULD ASSUME THIS HEADLAMP IS NOT EVEN UP TO LEGAL STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY USE OR FOR SALE IN THE USA.. *TR
#10241717 | EQUIPMENT | | 3,410 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. AFTERWARDS, THE TWO HARD TRAVELING TRIUMPH BAGS THAT WERE PROPERLY LOCKED AND SECURED TO THE VEHICLE OPENED AND RELEASED ALL OF THE CONTACT'S BELONGINGS ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE FAILURE WAS HAZARDOUS TO THE OTHER DRIVERS. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RETURN CALL. THE LUGGAGE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,410.

Safety Rating for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-108 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES: MODELS DAYTONA 675, ROCKET III, ROCKET II CLASSIC, ROCKET III TOURING, SPEED TRIPLE 1050, SPRINT 1050, SPRINT 1050 ABS, TIGER 1050, TIGER 1050 ABS, STREET TRIPLE, STREET TRIPLE R AND DAYTONA 955 FROM 2002. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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