Does the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring?

5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Triumph been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Triumph dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recalls, newest first

December 19, 2008NHTSA 08V6860008 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

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: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pannier rail. All motorcycles have been repaired.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 2008NHTSA 08V145000356 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

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: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on April 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Manual transmission2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine1
Power train1

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Questions

Does the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.