2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, when the engine is returning to idle it may stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and download new engine management software free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2007. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of the clamp bolts and tighten if necessary. The recall began on march 16, 2006. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,200 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission began to sound like a turbocharger while riding in 5th gear. When i came to a stop light the shift pedal was limp, i had to pull in the clutch handle to stop the vehicle. By applying and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2012 · Power train
“Transmission at around 3000 RPM with a slightly heavy application of throttle it will jump out of second gear, it seems hard to get it into second and this happens up and down shifting. Other times th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 2010 · Power train
Compare Triumph Rocket III Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Rocket III Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Triumph Rocket III Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Triumph Rocket III Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 Triumph Rocket III Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Triumph Rocket III Classic | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic
How do I know if my 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Triumph dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V063000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Triumph models
- Rocket III35 complaints
- Thruxton31 complaints
- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- Thunderbird15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.