2004 TRIUMPH TIGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
The 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER, potentially affecting up to 18,998 vehicles.
Recall 04V156000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18,998 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
Consequence: FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, FUEL SPEWED PROFUSELY FROM THE FUEL LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN
Safety Rating for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spares, gear selector drum and neutral light switch, pulser ring fixings, side stand fixing, battery terminal...
TN-111 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES: WORKSHOP TECHNICIANS AND RELEVANT STAFF ARE AWARE OF CONTENTS FOR REPAIR. THIS EDITION-CYLINDER HEAD; CARB ADAPTER AND EFI ADAPTER; HEADSTOCK BEARINGS; LICENSE PLATE BRACKET; FRONT BRAKE DISC; HEADLIGHT RIM; STARTER SOLENOID; RADIATOR COWLS SUPPORT BRACKET; PAINT PEN MARKINGS. AFFECTED VEHICLES-DAYTONA 675, STREET TRIPLE, STREET TRIPLE R, SPEED TRIPLE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH TIGER
- 1999 TRIUMPH TIGER — 1 complaint
- 2000 TRIUMPH TIGER — 0 complaints
- 2001 TRIUMPH TIGER — 0 complaints
- 2002 TRIUMPH TIGER — 1 complaint
- 2003 TRIUMPH TIGER — 0 complaints
- 2004 TRIUMPH TIGER (current)
- 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER — 1 complaint
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