2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring
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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Structure
Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles. There could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pannier rail. All motorcycles have been repaired.
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Labels (equipment)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,560 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While stopped at intersection, i was attempting to accelerate from 1st gear to 2nd gear had a total lose of power. Had to shift into 3rd gear to continue thru the traffic light intersection. When tryi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2015 · Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to accelerate to pass other vehicles in the left lane, the motorcycle failed to acc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2014 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Triumph Rocket III Touring model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Rocket III Touring model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 Triumph Rocket III Touring | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Triumph Rocket III Touring | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring
How do I know if my 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring 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 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring; 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 08V145000).
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.