TSB: TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE, TIGER 1200 DESERT, TIGER 1200 XCA, TIGER 1200 XCX, TIGER 1200 XR, TIGER 1200 XRT, TIGER 1200 XRX, TIGER 900 GT, TRIDENT, TRIDENT 660 (2018–2023)

Bulletin SMT-TB226 — April 8, 2022

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSMT-TB226
ManufacturerTRIUMPH
ModelsTIGER 1200 ALPINE, TIGER 1200 DESERT, TIGER 1200 XCA, TIGER 1200 XCX, TIGER 1200 XR, TIGER 1200 XRT, TIGER 1200 XRX, TIGER 900 GT, TRIDENT, TRIDENT 660
Model Years2018–2023
Date IssuedApril 8, 2022
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 3, 2023
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected72 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Technical Bulletin 226 provides instructions that applies to Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022-08 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 900 GT 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 900 GT 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 900 GT 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 900 GT 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized TRIUMPH dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SMT-TB226) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.