NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10138362: 2010-2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber

Official manufacturer communication context for 2010-2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10138362 summary graphic for 2010-2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber
10138362NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
33affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Lever Spring, Triumph Diagnostic Tool Compatibility with Windows Operating Systems, Rider Foot Pegs, Factory Activated Batteries (replaces Technical Bulletin 182).

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
TriumphBonneville Bobber2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphBonneville Bobber Black2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphBonneville T1002017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphBonneville T120 Black2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphScrambler2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphSpeed Triple R2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphSpeed Triple Rs2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphSpeed Triple S2016-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphStreet Cup2017, 2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphStreet Triple R Abs B12017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphStreet Triple S2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphStreet Twin2016-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThruxton 12002017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThruxton 1200r2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThruxton2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThruxton A22016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird2010, 2012, 2013, 2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird A12011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10138362?

Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Lever Spring, Triumph Diagnostic Tool Compatibility with Windows Operating Systems, Rider Foot Pegs, Factory Activated Batteries (replaces Technical Bulletin 182).

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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