CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Triumph Thunderbird has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Triumph Thunderbird recalls
Most common 2012 Triumph Thunderbird problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE RIDING HOME IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE HEATED THROTTLE GRIP SUDDENLY BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP IMMEDIATELY TO IDLE. I HAD TO QUICKLY TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WERE NOT EXPECTING MY MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY SLOW TO A STOP. THE GRIP BROKE WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE ATTACHES TO THE GRIP INSIDE THE RIGHT SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS HOUSING. THIS GRIP IS CONSTRUCTED OF FLIMSY PLASTIC. THERE ARE MANY INSTANCES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER RIDERS AS EVIDENCE BY FORUM POSTING SUCH AS THIS; HTTP://WWW.TRIUMPHRAT.NET/THUNDERBIRD-CRUISER-CHAT/183312-BUSTED-THROTTLE.HTML I CONSIDER THIS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR
2012 Triumph Thunderbird questions
Does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird: Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 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.