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SevereNHTSA·14V548000·Announced 2014-09-10

Triumph Recalls 2012-2013 Street Triple Motorcycles for Steering Bolt Issue

Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Street Triple motorcycles because steering bolts may loosen, restricting movement and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could restrict movement and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured between July 1, 2012, and October 1, 2013. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with ABS. A total of 1,368 units are affected.

The defect involves four bolts that secure the cable guides on either side of the headstock. These bolts do not contain threadlock, which allows them to loosen over time. If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,368

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)

  • STREET TRIPLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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