NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 60.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 40.0% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 20.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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2 recalls.
Date: 2008-12-19. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 8 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES. THERE COULD BE A MISSING WELD ON THE BACK OF THE PANNIER RAIL.
Consequence: THE PANNIER RAIL MAY, AFTER TIME, BE WEAKENED LEADING TO A FULL FRACTURE OF THE RAIL AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF PANNIER AND RAIL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PANNIER RAIL. ALL MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-03-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 356 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME TUBE, INCLUDES INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE SIZES AND PRESSURES, AS WEL (excerpt)
Consequence: AN OWNER MAY UNDER-INFLATE THE FRONT TIRE IF USING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION. UNDER-INFLATION MAY CAUSE A TIRE TO SLIP OR COME OFF THE RIM CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
0 investigations; 0 open.
94 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 77 |
| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 10.
Date: 2026-05-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.
Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
Date: 2026-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ROCKET III TOURING | 5 |
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