NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10192917: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Official manufacturer communication context for 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10192917 summary graphic for 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Triumph Thunderbird
10192917NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
10affected product rows
90/100quality 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

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.

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
TriumphThunderbird1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird A12010, 2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Abs2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Abs A12010, 2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Commander Abs2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Lt Abs A12015-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Nightstorm2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Sport1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Storm2011-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
TriumphThunderbird Storm Abs A12016, 2017Ask 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 10192917?

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.

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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