The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V236000·Announced 2020-04-28

Triumph Recalls Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Pad Corrosion Risk

Triumph is recalling 3,709 motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling 3,709 motorcycles, including 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, 2018-2020 Tiger 1200 XCx and XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, XR, XRx, and XRx LRH, and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine and Desert Editions. The recall addresses a defect where front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the friction material to detach from the backing plate.

If the brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard related to braking performance.

The recall began on June 26, 2020. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads 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 XRX (LRH), STREET TRIPLE RS, SPEED TRIPLE RS, SPEED TRIPLE S
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,709

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 (11)

  • XRX (LRH)
  • STREET TRIPLE RS
  • SPEED TRIPLE RS
  • SPEED TRIPLE S
  • TIGER 1200 XCA
  • TIGER 1200 XCX
  • TIGER 1200 XRT
  • TIGER 1200 XRX
  • TIGER 1200 XR
  • TIGER 1200 ALPINE EDITION
  • TIGER 1200 DESERT EDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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