Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 6, 2017

(Campaign #: SB552)

Charging System Wire may Chafe and Short

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.

NHTSA ID: 17V700000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 541

Consequence Summary:

An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB552.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 72.46

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July 3, 2017

(Campaign #: Safety Recall 549)

Wiring for Hazard Warning Lights may be Damaged

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Triumph Street Cup motorcycles. The wiring harness for the hazard warning lights may be pulled and strained during normal steering action.

NHTSA ID: 17V426000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 636

Consequence Summary:

The pulled wires may cause the wires to pull loose from the connector resulting in a loss of the hazard warning lights, reducing the motorcycles visibility when hazard warning lights are wanted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will extend the wiring length by installing a supplemental harness, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Safety Recall 549.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.15

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January 26, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Alarm Circuit Board Corrosion may cause Stall

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles. These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.

NHTSA ID: 17E008000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 225

Consequence Summary:

The battery may leak onto the unprotected circuit board below it, possibly causing the engine to stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected alarms, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 26.22

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January 16, 2017

(Campaign #: SB 546)

Throttle may Stick Open when using Heated Grips

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.

NHTSA ID: 17V035000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,390

Consequence Summary:

If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.86

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