EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Triumph “Various models” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0314/18
Summary
The engine management software may not always maintain a stable engine idle when the throttle is opened and closed very quickly, with the clutch disengaged. This could lead to the engine stalling without warning, which could cause an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle — Triumph
- Brand
- Triumph
- Name / model
- Various models · Classic Range, Thruxton, Thruxton R, Thruxton 1200 (Dual Seat), Thruxton 1200R (Dual Seat)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Motorcycles built between 12/11/2015 and 22/12/2017.
What is the risk?
- The engine management software may not always maintain a stable engine idle when the throttle is opened and closed very quickly, with the clutch disengaged. This could lead to the engine stalling without warning, which could cause an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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