CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Triumph Thunderbird has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
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4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2013 Triumph Thunderbird recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird.
Most common 2013 Triumph Thunderbird problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
AT 1ST VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT-SIDE EXHAUST DECOMPRESSION MECHANISM BROKE OFF OF THE CAMSHAFT AND SHATTERED, LEAVING METAL PIECES LOOSE UNDER THE CAM COVER WHERE THEY COULD POTENTIALLY INTERFERE WITH INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVE OPERATION. NOT ALL PIECES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF MALFUNCTION. AN INTERNET SEARCH TURNED UP AT LEAST 7 SIMILAR INCIDENTS OF THE SAME PART, SAME SIDE ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE, DIFFERENT YEARS.
NIOSE FROM REAR DRIVE HUB AND DRIVE BELT ;FEELING LIKE REAR TIRE IS LOOSE BUT ITS BEEN CHECKED. WEARING REAR TIRES OUT FAST 2000MILES A TIRE. WHEN COMING OUT OF TURN ILL GET A WIGGLE FEELS LIKE SOMETHING LOOSE.ITS BEEN DOING THIS EVER SENCE NEW
MOTORCYCLE HAS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED CARBON FIBER BELT DRIVE SYSTEM. BELT CAN EASILY BE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BELT EDGE TO BE WORN AWAY, CAUSING BELT TO SNAP AT HIGH SPEED. BASIC PROBLEMS INCLUDE AN INADEQUATE ADJUSTING MECHANISM AND A CUSTOM BLENDED COATING ON THE DRIVE PULLEY THAT CAUSES THE BELT TO MAKE CHIRPING NOISES AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THE BELT AT AN UNREASONABLE SPEED IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. FACTORY SPECS STATE THAT THE DRIVE BELT SHOULD RUN AGAINST THE OUTER RIM OF THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY RATHER THAN IN THE CENTER. NO OTHER BELT DRIVE SYSTEM IS ADJUSTED THIS WAY AND THAT WOULD BE REGARDED AS AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED BELT BY ANY OTHER BELT DRIVE MANUFACTURER. TRIUMPH
WHILE DRIVING DOWN LONG STEADY HILLS WITH CLOSED OR PARTIAL THROTTLE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRES, STALLS, AND WOULD NO LONGER RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE. IN TWO CASES, THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON WHILE STILL MOVING. IN ANOTHER INSTANCE, REPEATED ATTEMPTS HAD TO BE MADE TO GET THE ENGINE RESTARTED, AFTER COASTING TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
2013 Triumph Thunderbird questions
Does the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Power Train (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Triumph Thunderbird has been fixed?
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