Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
June 13, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Increased Stopping Distance due to Brake Lever
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
NHTSA ID: 16E057000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 119
Consequence Summary:
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake levers, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.67
March 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel may Leak into Fuel Pump Harness
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD. (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2016 Street Twin motorcycles manufactured September 7, 2015, to November 21, 2015. The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
NHTSA ID: 16V163000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,939
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump harness and replace it as needed, based on its batch number, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.51