The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·26763·Announced 2026-09-10

Triumph Recalls 2025-2026 TF450 Motorcycles Due to Engine Crash Hazard

Triumph is recalling 2025 and 2026 TF450 closed-course competition motorcycles because a seized engine rocker arm can cause a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) with a reported injury (broken bone) and a risk of serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd. is recalling approximately 1,560 units of 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles. The affected models include the TF450-C, TF450-E, TF450-X, and TF450RC Edition, which feature a Jet Black/Pure White color scheme. These motorcycles were sold at authorized Triumph Motorcycle dealers from January 2025 through July 2026 for between $10,000 and $15,000. An additional 171 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a defect where the engine rocker arm can seize or stick, causing the exhaust valves to remain open or break. This issue results in a progressive decrease in engine performance and poses a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. The company has received 12 reports of a seized or sticking exhaust rocker shaft or damage to the exhaust valves, including one report of an injury involving a broken bone.

Consumers should stop using the affected motorcycles immediately and contact Triumph Motorcycles for a free repair. Owners can verify if their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included in the recall by visiting https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/owners/recalls. Authorized dealers will inspect the engine and replace the cylinder head free of charge. Consumers can also contact Triumph Motorcycles toll-free at 888-284-6288.

The recalled product

Product
2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd., of Atlanta, Georgia
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,560

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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