Vehicle recall 11V277000 · May 10, 2011
2010 Triumph Thunderbird
These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 thunderbird and thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured from September 2009 through August 2010. These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.
- Consequence
- The screws may work loose and the screw heads can contact the side wall of the front tire, leading to tire deflation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new screws, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V277000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2011
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,955
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Thunderbird (2010): 2010
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