Triumph Recalls 2019-2020 Speed Twin Motorcycles for Gear Shift Defect
Triumph is recalling 2019-2020 Speed Twin motorcycles because the gear shift lever linkage may separate, potentially preventing gear changes and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the powertrain that results in an inability to change gears, which the source states may increase the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain 2019-2020 Speed Twin motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the gear shift lever linkage may separate from the shifter ball joint. This separation results in an inability to change gears.
A loss of ability to change gears may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 27, 2020. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will secure the attachment with a different thread locking compound free of charge.
Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 569. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
- Brand
- TRIUMPH
- Manufacturer
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 1,304
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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