Vehicle recall 13V180000 · May 1, 2013
Triumph Explorer and Explorer XC
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequence
- The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2013
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,186
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Explorer (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Triumph Explorer XC (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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