The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V255000·Announced 2015-04-29

Triumph Recalls 2014-2015 Motorcycles for Rear Shock Absorber Defect

Triumph is recalling 566 model year 2014-2015 Daytona 675 R and Speed Triple R motorcycles because a rear shock absorber nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

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 (rear shock absorber) that may cause loss of vehicle control 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 2014-2015 Daytona 675 R and Speed Triple R motorcycles manufactured between January 1, 2014, and April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber where the nut on the damper rod may loosen.

If the nut loosens, the shock absorber may lose damping performance or disassemble, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 566 vehicles.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. 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 DAYTONA 675 R, SPEED TRIPLE R ABS A1, DAYTONA 675 R ABS B1, SPEED TRIPLE R
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
566

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 (4)

  • DAYTONA 675 R
  • SPEED TRIPLE R ABS A1
  • DAYTONA 675 R ABS B1
  • SPEED TRIPLE R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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