2008 Triumph Rocket III

Recalls

1 recall names the 2008 Triumph Rocket III. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

  Sep 26, 2007NHTSA 07V4550004,696 vehicles

  On certain motorcycles, when the engine IS returning to idle it may stall.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the motorcycle stalls, the rider will have to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and download new engine management software free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2007. owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train4
2. Engine1
3. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Jan 27, 2020WI31,000 mi
  Power train

  During acceleration bike drops between gears and you have no power it IS in nuetral have to try.to shift up or down and pray you get it before someone hits you from behind. Happens most of the time when you down shift make a turn and try to accelerate. also at freeway speeds and acceleration it happens. very dangerous. I called a dealer he wants bike for 3 months and $4000 to repair.. Mileage IS only 32000

• Mar 21, 2019WI30,000 mi
  Power train

  After bike sat a summer due to illness when I rode bike it started coming out of gear on acceleration and speed changes. I had shift cove replaced 2 years prior now this only has 32,000 miles

• Feb 27, 2015HI13,000 mi
  Engine · Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket III. The contact stated while driving 25 mph upward on a hill, the motor vehicle made a loud noise. The failure recurred multiple times and there were issues with the vehicle staying in gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and multiple repairs were…

  TL* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket III. The contact stated while driving 25 mph upward on a hill, the motor vehicle made a loud noise. The failure recurred multiple times and there were issues with the vehicle staying in gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and multiple repairs were made and updates to the vehicle. However, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. updated 4/20/15*cn

• Jun 19, 2013IA11,000 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket III motorcycle. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that a spring inside of the transmission fractured and needed to be replaced.…

  TL* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket III motorcycle. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that a spring inside of the transmission fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 11,000. *tr

• Jul 29, 2012FL10,240 mi
  Wheels
  Metzeler me880 tire produced cupping and tire separation after 3000 miles or wear. metzeler continues to ignore my request for investigation into this tire which should have delivered a minimum of 6000 miles. a quick internet search reveals several similar incidents with the same tire. given…

  Metzeler me880 tire produced cupping and tire separation after 3000 miles or wear. metzeler continues to ignore my request for investigation into this tire which should have delivered a minimum of 6000 miles. a quick internet search reveals several similar incidents with the same tire. given that this IS a motorcycle tire, tire failure carries a great risk of death. metzeler has an obligation - legally and morally - for consumer safety, and the company continues to ignore complaints. *js

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Motorcycle stalling

  PE07030Opened Jun 20, 2007Closed Oct 19, 2007Recall 07V455000
  Following our opening of this pe and subsequent discussions with triumph motorcycles ltd, the company decided to launch a safety-related recall of all rocket III model motorcycles to address occurrences of sudden and un-foreseen tip-out stalling.this action was taken in lieu of responding to nhtsa's information…

  Following our opening of this pe and subsequent discussions with triumph motorcycles ltd, the company decided to launch a safety-related recall of all rocket III model motorcycles to address occurrences of sudden and un-foreseen tip-out stalling.this action was taken in lieu of responding to nhtsa's information request and involves the installation of an upgraded ecu incorporating revised engine management software. With triumph's safety-related recall, this pe IS closed.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011144Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11008179Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11006921Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005458Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005456Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005455Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11003732Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11003730Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11000794Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10253644Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10253642Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10252943Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10251740Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10249307Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10247139Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10239437Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
• 10239435Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236782Technical 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 Encapsulated Fixings.
• 10236781Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236780Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236313Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231157Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231156Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231150Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228576Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228572Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228571Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10212878New tools are required for technicians to complete all required work on new Triumph models.
• 10212877Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
• 10212876Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models.
• 10212078Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10210482Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10192921Mudgaurd 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 brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
• 10186191Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10182506Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10181210Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10177231Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-6.2 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10175253Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10173770Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10172477Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

Every Triumph Rocket III model year

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