2002 Triumph Tiger recalls and problems

The 2002 Triumph Tiger has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 Tiger model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Apr 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V156000 · 18,998 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate May fracture following in-service handling.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.

Risk: Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on July 30, 2004. Owners should contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2002 vs. other Triumph Tiger years

2002: 1 complaints20022004: 1 complaints20042006: 1 complaints20062012: 2 complaints201222013: 2 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20141

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Triumph Tiger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Triumph Tiger, the latest from Apr 7, 2004 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Tiger?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.