The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V302000·Announced 2018-05-09

Triumph Recalls 2018 Street Triple Motorcycles for Switch Malfunction

Triumph is recalling 2018 Street Triple R and RS motorcycles because water intrusion can cause the turn signal and headlight switches to malfunction, 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 where an electrical malfunction increases 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 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat, and Street Triple RS motorcycles. The recall involves 1,249 vehicles in the United States.

Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar, which can cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction. If these switches do not function properly, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The recall began on June 22, 2018. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handlebar left-hand combination switch 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 STREET TRIPLE S
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,249

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 S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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