2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic recalls

Most common 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	2

What owners report

2012-09-18, Power Train
TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SOUND LIKE A TURBOCHARGER WHILE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT THE SHIFT PEDAL WAS LIMP, I HAD TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH HANDLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BY APPLYING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN GEAR AND THE SHIFTER MECHANISM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS I WILL HAVE TO PULL THE ENTIRE MOTOR OUT AND SPLIT THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE CRANK CASE. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS BIKE CHANGING OIL AT HALF OF THE RECOMMENDED INTERVALS, I HAVE OWNED THIS MOTORCYCLE SINCE MARCH 2006 AND ONLY HAVE 12000 MILES ON IT. THAT IS ONLY 2000 MILES A YEAR TO HAVE SUCH A COSTLY LABOR INTENSIVE P

2010-04-12, Power Train
TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 3000 RPM WITH A SLIGHTLY HEAVY APPLICATION OF THROTTLE IT WILL JUMP OUT OF SECOND GEAR, IT SEEMS HARD TO GET IT INTO SECOND AND THIS HAPPENS UP AND DOWN SHIFTING. OTHER TIMES THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL ONLY. THE BIKE IS UNSAFE TO RIDE IN THIS CONDITION. TRIUMPH HAS UPGRADE KITS THAT COVER FROM VIN 000000 TO 337294, # T1000008 FOR SILVER ENGINES AND # T1000009 FOR BLACK ENGINES. THIS KIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON MY BIKE AND IT FIXED THE ISSUE. TRIUMPH ONLY PAID FOR THE PARTS, I WAS STUCK WITH A $1500.00 BILL FOR LABOR AND FLUIDS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE JOB. CURRENTLY TRIUMPHS STAND ON THE UPGRADE KIT IS "THE "UPGRADE" KIT THAT YOU HAVE HEARD OF IS NOT

2009-12-28, Power Train
2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 CLASSIC, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING. TRIUMPH HAS A TRANSMISSION UPGRADE THAT ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR WHEN MOVING FROM A STOP WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR

2008-05-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
ENGINE DEVELOPS A HIGH ERRATIC IDLE UP TO 3000 RPMS AT WILL NO MATTER WHAT GEAR AND WHAT SPEED. I HAVE TO STAND ON THE BREAKS TO KEEP IT AT 55 MPH IN HIGH GEAR. AT LOW SPEED THE MOTOR IS RUNNING AT IDLE RPM'S THAT ARE ABOVE NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH MAKES IT A RUNAWAY MOTOR AND DANGEROUS TO CONTROL SOME TIMES THE RPM IS SO HIGH AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN I LET OFF THE CLUTCH IT SPINS THE TIRE AS IT LEAPS FORWARD. TRY RIDING WITH ANY VEHICLE STUCK IN HIGH RPM AND IT WILL KILL SOMEONE!!! THE DATE IS WHEN I TOOK IT TO TRIUMPH THIS STARTED THIS SPRING IN FEBRUARY AT DAYTONA AND HAS GOT SO MUCH WORSE I CAN NOT SAFELY IT WILL END UP CAUSING INJURIES IF NOT DEATH. *TR

2007-11-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER DOWNLOADED THE NEW SOFTWARE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE VEHICLE WOULD IDLE HIGH AND CAUSE THE RPM TO RACE TO 9. THE VIN AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,850.

2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic questions

Does the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.