2016-2017 Triumph SPEED TRIPLE R/SPEED TRIPLE S - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 17V700000
541 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Makes
- Triumph
- Manufacturer
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Potential units affected
- 541 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2017-11-06
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Triumph SPEED TRIPLE R
- 2017 Triumph SPEED TRIPLE S
- 2016 Triumph SPEED TRIPLE R
- 2016 Triumph SPEED TRIPLE S
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.