2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
The 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC, potentially affecting up to 2,287 vehicles.
Recall 11V434000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 1,485 vehicles affected
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011, FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
Consequence: THE RIDER MAY NOTICE LOWER RPMS AND WHEN DECELERATING THE ENGINE COULD STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INTO THE MOTORCYCLES ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.
View full details →Recall 11V393000 — EQUIPMENT
| 134 vehicles affected
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.
Consequence: IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT...
View full details →Recall 11V436000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 668 vehicles affected
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE RETURN SPRING THAT MAY BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE RETURN SPRING BREAKS, THE CENTER STAND MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DROP AND DRAG ALONG THE ROAD SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN SPRING AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP TRUNK LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TOP BOX TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V436000 (STRUCTURE: CENTER STAND). THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE FAILURE QUICKLY RECURRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000.
Safety Rating for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TB188-27Marc — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 188 provides instructions that apply to Triumph Diagnostic Tool Compatibility with Windows Operating Systems, Fog Lights Warning, TFT Instruments - Calibration Update, Exhaust Header Nuts Tightening Sequence, Hugger Fixing, Pinpoint Test - Brake Switches, Alternator Cover Parts Kit, Starter Motor Parts Kit.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
- 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC (current)
- 2012 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC — 5 complaints
- 2013 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC — 4 complaints
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