- The problem
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
- The risk
- Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2013 for the wheels.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Thunderbird Storm years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Triumph Thunderbird Storm: every year compared
All Thunderbird Storm years2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | 4 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph America | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Explorer | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm: wheels (January 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data