2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
The 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED ON ENGINE AT AROUND 29,725 MILES, 27 MONTHS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE. I WAS RIDING AND WENT TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, DOWNSHIFTED SEVERAL TIMES AS I APPROACHED TRAFFIC AND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN. I WENT TO RESTART THE BIKE BUT ONLY GOT A LOUD CLATTERING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS WAS TOWARDS THE END OF A ROUGHLY 2 THOUSAND MILE ROAD TRIP OVER 7 DAYS. ALL FLUIDS WERE CHECKED THROUGHOUT THE RIDE AND THE BIKE HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE DEALER OR BY DEALER SERVICE MANUALS ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THE DEALER TOOK THE BIKE APART AND FOUNT A FAILURE OF THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER LED TO THE CHAIN JUMPING OFF THE SPROCKETS AND CAUSING PISTON/VALVE CONTACT. I REACHED OUT TO TRIUMPH NORTH AMERICA AND TRIUMPH UK FOR WARRANTY/GOODWILL WARRANTY WITH NO RESOLUTION. I WAS LUCKY THAT I HAD MY CLUTCH IN WHEN THE MOTOR FAILED AS IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE REAR TO LOCK UP AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Safety Rating for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMTCom0118June20 — EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the need to carry out an additional PDI check on the 2 listed models.
SMTCom0118June20 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing the need to carry out an additional PDI check on the 2 listed models.
SMTCom0628Februa — EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 185 & 186.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA
- 2018 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA (current)
- 2019 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA — 0 complaints
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