Triumph Recall 13V223000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 13V223000 · announced May 28, 2013 · filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd · 513 units affected

The problem

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.

The risk

If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Triumph Trophy
• 2013 Triumph Trophy
• 2012 Triumph Trophy Se
• 2013 Triumph Trophy Se

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.