Recall 11V436 covers 668 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 Xc motorcycles for a center-stand spring defect. Free repair at franchised Triumph dealers.
Triumph is recalling 668 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 Xc motorcycles because the optional accessory center stand has a defective return spring. If the spring breaks, the center stand can drop and drag on the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash; the Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The optional accessory center stand on 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 Xc motorcycles supports the bike when it is parked upright for storage or service. A return spring pulls the stand back against the motorcycle after the rider lifts the bike off the stand, keeping the assembly tucked away while riding.
In this recall, the return spring in the center stand assembly is defective and can break. Once the spring breaks, it cannot hold the stand in its raised position with the intended tension. The stand assembly can then sit loose instead of staying firmly retracted.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the spring has already broken, an owner can see that the center stand no longer snaps back or stays tight against the motorcycle after use.
Who's affected?
Covers the Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 Xc across 2 model years, with the same kickstand or center stand component named throughout.
| 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc | body or structural component |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 | body or structural component |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 668 |
A matching 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 or Tiger 800 Xc motorcycle does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the return spring breaks, the center stand can drop unexpectedly and drag on the road surface, increasing crash risk. Schedule the recall repair soon, and stop riding if the stand contacts the pavement before your appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 or Tiger 800 Xc motorcycle is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Triumph dealer to ask about the free center-stand return-spring repair.
- Schedule the return-spring replacement that keeps the center stand from dropping and dragging on the road.
- Bring the recall notice if Triumph mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V436 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete and stop if the center stand drags or contacts the road.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Triumph technician replaces the defective return spring in the optional accessory center stand assembly and repairs the motorcycle at no charge under recall 11V436. The source remedy says the safety recall began on August 26, 2011, but this section input does not list a current remedy status. Ask the Triumph service desk to confirm campaign 11V436 is open for your VIN before they write the repair order. The dealer repair is free once available.
Timeline
| August 22, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V436?
Recall 11V436 covers 668 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 Xc motorcycles equipped with an optional accessory center stand. The center stand return spring can break, letting the stand drop and drag on the road surface. Triumph dealers replace the return spring for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Triumph Tiger 800 or Tiger 800 Xc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 11V436. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer to schedule the center stand return spring replacement. Reference recall number 11V436 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Triumph's remedy says dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycle free of charge at a franchised Triumph dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the center stand return spring can break while the motorcycle is in use. If that happens, the center stand can drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my Triumph Tiger 800 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tiger 800 or Tiger 800 Xc is included, then contact a franchised Triumph dealer and reference recall number 11V436.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V436000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V436 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V436000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →