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HighNHTSA·13V211000·Announced 2013-05-16

Triumph Recalls 2012-2013 Speed Triple Motorcycles Due to Neutral Switch Defect

Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles because the neutral light may stay on while in gear, risking unintended movement and crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a crash is possible due to the defect, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured between June 2012 and January 2013. The recall involves 279 vehicles.

The defect involves the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum. This issue can cause the neutral light to remain illuminated even when the motorcycle is actually in gear. If the operator believes the motorcycle is in neutral when it is in gear, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, leading to a possible crash.

The recall began on June 3, 2013. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
279

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SPEED TRIPLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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