The possibility exists that the throttle mechanism may fail to close efficiently. This could cause the driver to lose control of engine speed.
1967-1976 · 10 model years
Triumph TR6 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Triumph TR6 across 10 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 1969 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
TR6 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common TR6 problems
Triumph TR6 recalls 8
The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.
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Latest TR6 complaints
Triumph motorcycle, 1969 tr6r: owner concern about respoking of wheels by usa professional wheel remanufacturing company. Spokes are not laced to triumph manufacturing specifications and spoke torque on repair card of 50 inch to 70 inch lbs for rear wheel and 35 inch to 50 inch lbs for front wheel is in excess of metal recommendations (astme). Spokes are stainless steel spokes and thread diameter is .140 Inch. *Tr
While slowing down from 75 to 50 mph noticed vibration in vehicle. When consumer arrived at home examined vehicle, and noticed a bulge developing in tread of right rear tire, size: p205/170r15, dot: bhmotu11. Bulge is approximately 6 inches in length and 1 inch in height. There are less than 2,000 miles on the tirs,e and is on a 1973, triumph tr6. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*Ak
Questions about the Triumph TR6
Which Triumph TR6 years have the most problems?
Which Triumph TR6 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Triumph TR6 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph TR6 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Triumph TR6 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data