Vehicle recall 13V212000 · May 21, 2013
Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger 1050 and 1 more model
The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
- Consequence
- As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June, 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 13V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2013
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 349
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Triumph Tiger 1050 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Triumph Tiger Sport (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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