Triumph Rocket Iii Touring
Model Rocket Iii Touring made by Triumph got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure and tires.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V145000 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | from 07/01/2007 to 01/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 356 | 04/23/2008 | MFR | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 03/26/2008 | 03/28/2008 | 567 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars, and part 567, certification. the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new certification label. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Triumph recall no. 392.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V686000 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | from 03/01/2008 to 04/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 12/17/2008 | MFR | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 12/19/2008 | 12/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles. there could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pannier rail. all motorcycles have been repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09T004000 | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE | T (Tire) | 1018 | 04/21/2009 | MFR | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 03/31/2009 | 03/31/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bridgestone americas tire operation (bridgestone) is recalling 1,018 bridgestone exedra g850 g motorcycle tires, size 180/70r16 77h, sold as original equipment for my 2008 and 2009 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycles. the motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. this condition does not affect the front tire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bridgestone is working with triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. in addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. the safety recall began on april 21, 2009. owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-465-1904. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TSB-108 | 04/01/2009 | 10029888 | Triumph motorcycles: models daytona 675, rocket iii, rocket ii classic, rocket iii touring, speed triple 1050, sprint 1050, sprint 1050 abs, tiger 1050, tiger 1050 abs, street triple, street triple r and daytona 955 from 2002. | 07/16/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-108 | 04/01/2009 | 10029888 | Triumph motorcycles: models daytona 675, rocket iii, rocket ii classic, rocket iii touring, speed triple 1050, sprint 1050, sprint 1050 abs, tiger 1050, tiger 1050 abs, street triple, street triple r and daytona 955 from 2002. | 07/16/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| TSB-108 | 04/01/2009 | 10029888 | Triumph motorcycles: models daytona 675, rocket iii, rocket ii classic, rocket iii touring, speed triple 1050, sprint 1050, sprint 1050 abs, tiger 1050, tiger 1050 abs, street triple, street triple r and daytona 955 from 2002. | 07/16/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-108 | 04/01/2009 | 10029888 | Triumph motorcycles: models daytona 675, rocket iii, rocket ii classic, rocket iii touring, speed triple 1050, sprint 1050, sprint 1050 abs, tiger 1050, tiger 1050 abs, street triple, street triple r and daytona 955 from 2002. | 07/16/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TB-104 | 11/01/2008 | 10030792 | Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke | 12/02/2009 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-402 | 07/01/2009 | 10029864 | Triumph motorcycle: bridgestone tires: recall action notice. motorcycles may have a potential problem with the bridgestone exedra g850 rear tyre. dealers are requested to remove front and rear wheels and replace the tyres with the metzeler | 07/16/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Failure of clutch actuator assembly on 2008 model triumph rocket iii touring motorcycle. 1. the events leading up to the failure - new bike, 5000kms, loud noise coming from clutch housing. requested supplier to examine this. they concluded there was nothing wrong. i took it home and dismantled the clutch myself to find that the case hardening on the clutch actuator rod had failed and the needle roller bearings had dug into the shaft causing this noise. the shaft was very close to failing and the needle rollers were damaged. i set photographs of the damage to the bike supplier (bikebiz) and they agreed to fix it. i took 10 weeks to get any action from triumph to provide the parts. i have no faith in the replacement parts and will now get rid of the bike. engine number: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 4800 | 1 | |
| Clutch failure on my motorcycle, which was caused by a broken internal part (lifter shaft). my motorcycle has been in the shop since that date(5 weeks now), awaiting part replacement. in my opinion this is a poorly designed part. when it brakes complete failure of clutch operation is the result. it can brake at any speed, without warning. clutch failure can lead to serious consequences while riding a motorcycle. *tr | |||