2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 83 TSBs
14V694000 Nov 3, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Defect Description
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injecto... Read more
Consequence
Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 22, 2023
Incident date: Feb 12, 2023
When driving home I was doing about 25 mph when my car stalled and 5 or 6 display lights came on. ( secondary collision brake system malfunction, check engine, charging system malfunction, Lda malfunction and engine stopped steering power low.) so I costed into the nearest parking lot blocking an en... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 22, 2023
Incident date: Feb 12, 2023
So while driving my car, no car infront of or anything running out in the road. Going 45 mph my car automatically slammed on brakes by itself. Causing the car behind me to swing around me to avoid hitting me in my rear. A similar situation happened back in May 2023 resulting me to put the car in the... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 21, 2019
Incident date: Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S MOTORCYCLE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS LOUD AND A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLES (515 W LAMBERT RD, BREA, CA 92821, (714) 256-6700) TO BE DIAGNOSE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
83 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 15 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
SMT-COM-01
Apr 3, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM-02
Mar 18, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Parts
Feb 15, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01
Jan 17, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03
Dec 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01
Dec 10, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB230
Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and
SMT-COM03
Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03
May 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
SMT23891
Mar 20, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01
Mar 5, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02
Mar 4, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Technical Bullet
Nov 19, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM05
Jul 22, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04
Jul 20, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM04
Jun 21, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-13APRI
Apr 13, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22714
Apr 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01
Mar 24, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01
Mar 24, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22651
Jan 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
20733 SVC
Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
SMT-COM04-16DECE
Dec 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-16DECE
Dec 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-18SEPT
Sep 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-06OCTO
Jun 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-14APRI
Apr 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2
Mar 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2
Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2
Mar 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-19FEB2
Feb 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18FEB2
Feb 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
SMT-COM07-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Dec 20, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-COM03-16DEC2
Dec 16, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2
Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2
Oct 18, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-COM03-18OCT2
Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
SMT-COM02-18OCT2
Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-15OCT2
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2
Jun 24, 2019
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2
Jun 24, 2019
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMTTB18419Februa
Feb 19, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Leve
SMTTB18419Februa
Feb 19, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Leve
SMTTB18419Februa
Feb 19, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Leve
SMTCom0319Februa
Feb 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 184.
SMTCom0102Aug201
Feb 8, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu
Jan 23, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu
Jan 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TN-166
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Crackshaft position sensor/ignition pickup, front brake hose p-clip, headlight fixings, reed valve cover torque fixing, engine bar plugs, lower yoke wire guide, front fork oil level and volume, motorcycle assembly guide update-backrest bar,
SMT-TN-165
Oct 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front br
SMT-TN-162
Mar 1, 2015
200000 WHEELS
Additional grease to NLGI 2 specification (Triumph recommends Castrol Grease) has been added to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing within the rear pulley carrier on the above models from VIN 667870. All Thunderbird
SMT-TN-161
Jan 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Applies to all Thunderbird models except Thunderbird Commander and Thunderbird LT. A new clutch cable has been introduced to the above models from VIN 693388 and is retrofittable. Parts no longer support the original clutch cable. The diffe
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov
Nov 1, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov
Nov 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Oct 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 157 1 May
May 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May
May 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May
May 1, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May
May 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-SB 510 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin 510 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 510 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin 510 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 510 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Service Bulletin 510 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
SMT-SB 507 1 Feb
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin 507 describes the procedures for additional PDI checks to retorque exhaust heat shield fixings, replacment brake hard line clips, reroute right hand oxygen sensor harness, check routing of the cooling fan harness.
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD across all model years (2010, 2014).
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Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths