The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V084000·Announced 2018-01-31

Triumph Recalls 2016-2018 Thruxton Motorcycles for Engine Stall Risk

Triumph is recalling 2016-2018 Thruxton motorcycles because the engine may stall during rapid throttle changes, increasing crash risk.

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 engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The recall involves 2,824 vehicles affected by a defect in the electrical system software.

The engine may stall if the throttle is opened or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software free of charge. 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 THRUXTON
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,824

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)

  • THRUXTON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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