Vehicle recall 11V393000 · August 2, 2011
Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger 800 and 1 more model
The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from June 2010 through June 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
- Consequence
- If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
- Notes
- Triumph safety recall no. RM2011/015.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
- 11V393000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 2011
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- RM2011/015
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 134
- 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 Sprint GT (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Triumph Tiger 800 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Triumph Tiger 800 XC (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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