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Service bulletins for the 2001 Triumph Thunderbird

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.

79 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
20733 SVC2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
SMT-COM01-13APRI2022-05-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM012022-04-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-18MAY22021-06-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2021-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TN-1662021-05-10. 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-1652021-05-10. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
SMT-TN-1622021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Additional grease to NLGI 2 specification (Triumph recommends Castrol Grease) has been added to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing within the rear pulley carrier on the above models from VIN 667870. All Thunderbird Models from start of production. When the rear wheel spindle has been removed for whatever reason, check and, if necessary, add grease to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing, as shown in the illustration below.
SMT-TN-1612021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Applies to all Thunderbird models except Thunderbird Commander and Thunderbird LT. A new clutch cable has been introduced to the above models from VIN 693388 and is retrofittable. Parts no longer support the original clutch cable. The difference between the original and new condition clutch cable is that the inner cable's free length at the clutch actuation lever is 18 mm longer than the original. The additional length is to allow the repositioning of the clutch actuation lever to eliminate any possibility of clutch drag. The fitting of the new condition clutch cable is the same as for Thunderbird Commander as described in the Service Manual and Technical News 158 issued 07/2014.
SMT-COM04-16DECE2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-06OCTO2020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-18SEPT2020-10-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-14APRI2020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR22020-04-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-19FEB22020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18FEB22020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
SMT-TB201-20DEC22020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing.
SMT-COM07-20DEC22020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
SMT-COM03-16DEC22020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB197-18OCT22019-11-18. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-COM03-18OCT22019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
SMT-COM02-18OCT22019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-15OCT22019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-24JUN22019-07-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMTCom0102Aug2012018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.