2008 Triumph Thruxton Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Triumph Thruxton. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Triumph Thruxton
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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Caliper (service brakes)
Triumph is recalling 87 my 2008-2009 thruxton motorcycles. The installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.
Remedy: Triumph will replace these bolts. The recall began on december 12, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Triumph Thruxton. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Triumph Thruxton model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Thruxton model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Triumph Thruxton | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Triumph Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Triumph Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Triumph Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Triumph Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Triumph Thruxton | 2 | 21 |
| 2017 Triumph Thruxton | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Triumph Thruxton | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Triumph Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Triumph Thruxton
How do I know if my 2008 Triumph Thruxton 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Triumph Thruxton; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 08V624000).
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
- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- Thunderbird15 complaints
- Rocket 3 GT13 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.