The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V167000·Announced 2019-03-05

Triumph Recalls 2019 Speed Twin Motorcycles Due to Coolant Hose Routing Defect

Triumph is recalling 2019 Speed Twin motorcycles because improper coolant hose routing may cause leaks near the rear tire, 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 a crash risk is identified, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain 2019 Speed Twin motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the coolant hose is routed improperly, causing it to contact the exhaust header pipe. This contact can damage the hose and result in a coolant leak near the rear tire.

The primary safety concern is that a loss of coolant near the rear tire may cause a loss of traction, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 848 vehicles.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coolant hose routing, reroute the hose, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2019. 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 TWIN
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
848

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)

  • SPEED TWIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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