Recall 13V212 covers 349 2012-2013 Triumph motorcycles for an incorrect transmission detent spring. Repair is free at any franchised Triumph dealer.
Triumph is recalling 349 2012-2013 Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, and Tiger 1050 motorcycles because the transmission was built with an incorrect detent spring. The wrong spring can let the transmission shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving and increase crash risk; the Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The transmission in a 2012-2013 Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, or Tiger 1050 motorcycle transfers engine power through selected gears to the rear wheel. Inside that gearbox, a detent spring helps the shift mechanism hold its indexed position after you move the shift lever. In plain terms, it helps the transmission stay aligned with the gear you selected.
This recall concerns an incorrect detent spring installed in the transmission on affected motorcycles. When that spring is the wrong part, the shift mechanism loses the spring behavior Triumph designed into the gearbox. The result is a transmission that does not hold or index gear selection as intended, which is why the repair focuses on the power train rather than an external control.
Triumph did not identify an owner warning sign in the recall filing for campaign 13V212. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The scope spans Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, and Tiger 1050 motorcycles across the 2012 and 2013 model years, with powertrain listed for each model.
| 2013 Triumph Sprint GT | powertrain |
|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Tiger Sport | powertrain |
| 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport | powertrain |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 | powertrain |
| 2013 Triumph Tiger 1050 | powertrain |
| 2012 Triumph Sprint GT | powertrain |
| Units affected | 349 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect detent spring can let the transmission shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing crash risk. If the bike slips out of gear or behaves unexpectedly, ease off, get to a safe place, and contact a Triumph dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, or Tiger 1050 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triumph dealer to ask about the free detent-spring repair that keeps the transmission from shifting out of gear.
- Bring the recall notice if Triumph mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V212 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. If the transmission shifts out of gear, stop riding and contact the dealer.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Triumph technician will install a revised detent spring in the transmission assembly. The dealer repair will be free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The detent spring is part of the shift mechanism, so the visit is focused on replacing that spring rather than replacing the full transmission. The campaign filing does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the motorcycle needs to stay at the shop.
Timeline
| May 21, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V212?
Recall 13V212 covers 349 2012-2013 Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, and Tiger 1050 motorcycles with an incorrect transmission detent spring. The transmission can shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing crash risk. Triumph dealers install a revised detent spring for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Triumph Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, or Tiger 1050 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V212. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer and ask for the revised detent spring repair. Reference recall number 13V212 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 install a revised detent spring free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Triumph dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unintended shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving. NHTSA campaign 13V212 says that condition increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free detent spring repair with a Triumph dealer.
What if I bought my Triumph motorcycle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Ownership history does not remove a safety recall, so check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Sprint GT, Tiger Sport, or Tiger 1050 is included. If it is, call a Triumph dealer and reference recall number 13V212.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V212000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V212 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V212000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →