2002 Triumph Thunderbird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Triumph Thunderbird. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
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.
- 10212877Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
- 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.
- 10197378Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2021-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10192922Crackshaft 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, rear bevel box parts kit, and pannier frame.
- 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.
- 10192918Additional 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 Models from start of production. When the rear wheel spindle has been removed for whatever reason, check and, if necessary, add grease to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing, as shown in the illustration below.
- 10192917Applies 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 difference between the original and new condition clutch cable is that the inner cable's free length at the clutch actuation lever is 18 mm longer than the original. The additional length is to allow the repositioning of the clutch actuation lever to eliminate any possibility of clutch drag. The fitting of the new condition clutch cable is the same as for Thunderbird Commander as described in the Service Manual and Technical News 158 issued 07/2014.
- 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.
- 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.
Every Triumph Thunderbird model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.