2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC. Newest first.
Triumph IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
Triumph IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. the optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 26, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Triumph IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint GT, tiger 800 and tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. the top box locking handle IS missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it IS possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
The stalk on the turn signals break leaving the turn signals non-functional. My vehicle has low mileage and has only been used on normal paved roads. All four of the plastic stalks on the turn signals have broken during normal rides at different times. this results in an unpredictable lose of turn…
The stalk on the turn signals break leaving the turn signals non-functional. My vehicle has low mileage and has only been used on normal paved roads. All four of the plastic stalks on the turn signals have broken during normal rides at different times. this results in an unpredictable lose of turn signals without warning during a ride. Replacement parts sold by triumph appear to be the same as the original equipment.... *Bf *bf *tr
- Exterior lighting
Today, the fourth of all four turn signal stalks have broken. This has all occurred in the past few months. I called a dealer and triumph and was told that my vin number was not included on the recall for this issue.
- Exterior lighting
All four turn indicators have had the mounting stalks fail. The light then hangs by the power wires. one indicator failed overnight while parked in the garage. Three failed during normal riding on streets and highways with no external force other than normal riding vibration. Triumph recalled…
All four turn indicators have had the mounting stalks fail. The light then hangs by the power wires. one indicator failed overnight while parked in the garage. Three failed during normal riding on streets and highways with no external force other than normal riding vibration. Triumph recalled certain 2012 tiger 800xc vin numbers, but did not include mine. The recall should have included this motorcycle as it IS promoted as beng capable of riding on unimproved roads.
- Engine and engine cooling
Bike stalls while riding. bike will not restart after stalling in middle of the road or intersection. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
I have a triumph tiger 800xc motorcycle, and the bike has a stalling problem. The first time I noticed it was on the way to the dealer for the 500 miles service, as I pulled up to a stop light I pulled in the clutch and the motor died. It stalled 2 more times in the 1/4 mile to the dealer…
I have a triumph tiger 800xc motorcycle, and the bike has a stalling problem. The first time I noticed it was on the way to the dealer for the 500 miles service, as I pulled up to a stop light I pulled in the clutch and the motor died. It stalled 2 more times in the 1/4 mile to the dealer, everytime I pulled in the clutch it died. I also noticed the bike idling strange. They said they fixed it but it still does it. It also stalls when you are just taking off, as you start to release the clutch it just dies, this IS a safety concern for me , if it happens in the middle of an intersection it's going to be bad. I've contacted the dealer and he said he will contact triumph, but when I called triumph they said they have heard nothing about this problem. On the internet, it IS a very widespread problem, and I know their have been many other complaints to you about this. *tr
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
- 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.
- 10206906Tiger 800 Model Rear Suspension Noise.
- 10192919Mudgaurd alignment, sump, crankcase breather bolts, sump plug sealing washer, seat lock, drivebelt tension, reflector mounting o-rings, water inlet cover bolt and water outlet cover bolt, bleeding the brakes, and front inner wheel, inner tube and valve.
- 10192914The torque figure for the brake line unions to the ABS modulator has changed to 15 Nm on the above models.
- 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.
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