2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 recalls

Most common 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2009-03-11, Exterior Lighting
DEFECTIVE, IMPROPER DESIGN OF LOW BEAM HEADLAMP.. DANGEROUS TO OPERATE AT NIGHT..VISIBILITY IS NOT AS SHOULD BE..THIS IS ON ALL THE 1050 TRIUMPH TIGERS..07-09 MODELS..MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED WITH NO RESULTS.. I WOULD ASSUME THIS HEADLAMP IS NOT EVEN UP TO LEGAL STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY USE OR FOR SALE IN THE USA.. *TR

2008-09-10, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRIUMPH TIGER 1050. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. AFTERWARDS, THE TWO HARD TRAVELING TRIUMPH BAGS THAT WERE PROPERLY LOCKED AND SECURED TO THE VEHICLE OPENED AND RELEASED ALL OF THE CONTACT'S BELONGINGS ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE FAILURE WAS HAZARDOUS TO THE OTHER DRIVERS. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RETURN CALL. THE LUGGAGE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,410.

2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 questions

Does the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050: Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 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.