Triumph Recalls 2016-2017 Speed Triple Motorcycles for Electrical Wiring Defect
Triumph is recalling 2016-2017 Speed Triple S and R motorcycles because a charging system wire may rub against a bracket, potentially causing an electrical short and engine stall.
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 (motorcycle) where an electrical short could cause an engine stall and crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple R motorcycles. The recall involves a defect in the electrical system where a wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator. This contact can potentially result in an electrical short.
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the affected wire and reroute 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE S, SPEED TRIPLE R
- Brand
- TRIUMPH
- Manufacturer
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 541
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 (2)
- SPEED TRIPLE S
- SPEED TRIPLE R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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