# Service bulletin SMT\-TN\-163

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10192919
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-10
- Manufacturer's number: SMT\-TN\-163
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Mudgaurd alignment, sump, crankcase breather bolts, sump plug sealing washer, seat lock, drivebelt tension, reflector mounting o\-rings, water inlet cover bolt and water outlet cover bolt, bleeding the brakes, and front inner wheel, inner tube and valve.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192919-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192919-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 to 2004 TRIUMPH AMERICA
- 2012 TRIUMPH AMERICA
- 2014 TRIUMPH AMERICA
- 2015 TRIUMPH AMERICA A3
- 2002 to 2011 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA
- 2006 to 2009 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675
- 2011 to 2014 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675
- 2016 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 ABS B1
- 2017 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R ABS B1
- 2002 to 2014 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER
- 2015 to 2016 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER A3
- 2006 to 2009 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE
- 2011 to 2013 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE
- 2008 to 2011 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675
- 2016 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE ABS B1
- 2019 to 2021 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R
- 2017 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R ABS B1
- 2019 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R LOW SEAT
- 2018 to 2021 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS
- 2016 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RX ABS SE
- 2018 to 2019 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE S
- 2011 to 2014 TRIUMPH TIGER 800
- 2011 to 2013 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC
- 2015 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCX
- 2017 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XRT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2014495](/recalls/tc/2014495.md), 2014-11-03: Engine
- [2011318](/recalls/tc/2011318.md), 2011-08-23: Engine
- [11V434000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V434000.md), 2011-08-22: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SMTTB225](/bulletins/10231149.md), 2023-02-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\). Technical Bulletin 225 provides instructions that applies to Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- ECM Status Report Feature \- Beta A, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- Introduction of New Headlight ECM Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- Calibrations Removed From Service.
- [SMT\-COM01](/bulletins/10221910.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Dealer notice reminding of the new California Prop 65 regulation.
- [SMTTB225](/bulletins/10221906.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\). Technical Bulletin 225 provides instructions that applies to Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- ECM Status Report Feature \- Beta A, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- Introduction of New Headlight ECM Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2022\-07 Update \- Calibrations Removed From Service.
- [SMTCOM05](/bulletins/10216210.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS. Dealer notice advising of careful inspection to conduct when replacing the heat exchanger seal.
- [SMT\-TN\-166](/bulletins/10192922.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Crackshaft position sensor/ignition pickup, front brake hose p\-clip, headlight fixings, reed valve cover torque fixing, engine bar plugs, lower yoke wire guide, front fork oil level and volume, motorcycle assembly guide update\-backrest bar, rear bevel box parts kit, and pannier frame.
- [SMT\-TN\-152](/bulletins/10192914.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The torque figure for the brake line unions to the ABS modulator has changed to 15 Nm on the above models.
- [SMT\-TN\-148](/bulletins/10192910.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Triumph has begun to receive an increase in warranty claims for exhaust butterfly cables and motor assemblies fitted to the above models. During inspection, it has been recognised that the components are serviceable and no faults have been found. Therefore we seek to remind dealers to refer to Technical News 142 dated March 2013 \(Item 12\) and follow the revised adjustment procedure prior to replacing any components.
- [SMT\-TN\-145](/bulletins/10192908.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If a Tiger Explorer customer reports excessive top\-end engine noise \(a ticking and or knocking noise\) on an engine fitted to the above models up to VIN 602960, the dealer is requested to arrange the return of the motorcycle to Triumph Motorcycles to permit factory repairs. This will include either a modification to the existing cylinder head or replacement cylinder head and replacement camshaft drive chain tensioner.
- [SMT\-SB\-485](/bulletins/10192891.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. We have identified that the two bolts securing the coolant hose T\-piece to the lower crankcase are not tightened to specification. Dealers are requested to re\-torque the bolts as instructed below.
- [SMT\-SB\-484](/bulletins/10192890.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have identified a need to replace the exhaust butterfly valve cables on the above models. Dealers are requested to remove and replace the exhaust butterfly valve cables.

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