NHTSA Campaign 13V223000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD.
NHTSA campaign 13V223000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
- The risk
- If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 13V223000 (1)
Triumph (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V223000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.