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2006 Triumph Rocket III
The 2006 Triumph Rocket III appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, gasoline and steering) and in 8 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is power train: 666.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 96.1 per 1,000 across all 2006 model-year vehicles and against 405.4 per 1,000 for the Triumph Rocket III line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 6.6 complaints per model year across the 5 Triumph Rocket III model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 17 Oct 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, when the engine is returning to idle it may stall.
Consequence: If the motorcycle stalls, the rider will have to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD.
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, the handle bar clamp bolts were not sufficiently tightened.
Consequence: The handle bars could loosen which could result in a crash or personal injury.
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.
Filed by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2006 Triumph Rocket III (black) against all 2006 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2006 | Rocket III line | All 2006 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 666.7 | 405.4 | 96.1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 111.1 | 54.1 | 52 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111.1 | 162.2 | 51.5 |
| Wheels | 111.1 | 54.1 | 9.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 666.7 | 405.4 | 96.1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 111.1 | 54.1 | 52 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 111.1 | 162.2 | 51.5 |
| Wheels | 1 | 111.1 | 54.1 | 9.2 |
8 unique complaints, 9 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE07030 | Preliminary evaluation | MOTORCYCLE STALLING | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | 20 Jun 2007 | 19 Oct 2007 | 07V455000 |
Other Triumph Rocket III model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,696 |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 | 6,690 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 | 4,729 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 4,696 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 4,696 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Triumph Rocket III model years · Triumph: 46 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2006 Triumph Rocket III have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 07V455000, was reported to NHTSA on 26 Sep 2007 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system. Across all model years the Triumph Rocket III line has 3 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2006 Triumph Rocket III?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2006 Triumph Rocket III complain about most?
Power Train: 6 of 9 component mentions (666.7 per 1,000). Next is fuel system, gasoline with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.