Triumph Speed Triple RS problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2024: 5 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling #24V177000 · 2024 · 1,545 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2024 speed triple rs, and speed triple rr motorcycles. the engine may overheat and cause the fan motor to fail, resulting in a coolant leak.
Risk: A coolant leak can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original engine software calibration with a new version, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 26, 2024. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 620.
Engine And Engine Cooling #23V006000 · 2023 · 1,351 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2023 speed triple rs and speed triple rr motorcycles. the radiator fan may overheat, causing the fan motor to fail.
Risk: An inoperative fan motor can result in leaking or spraying hot coolant, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional heatshield, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 1, 2023. owners may contact triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 605.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #22V207000 · 2022 · 910 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain 2022 speed triple rs and speed triple rr motorcycles. the rear brake disc bolts may loosen.
Risk: A loose rear brake disc bolt may contact other components, preventing the wheel from rotating freely and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake disc bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 27, 2022. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 596.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #20V236000 · 2020 · 3,709 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 street triple rs, tiger 1200 xcx and tiger 1200 xca, 2019-2020 speed triple s and speed triple rs, 2018-2019 tiger 1200 xrt, tiger 1200 xr, tiger 1200 xrx and tiger 1200 xrx lrh and 2020 tiger 1200 alpine edition and tiger 1200 desert edition motorcycles. the front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
Risk: If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. the recall began june 26, 2020. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 579.
Power Train #19V815000 · 2019 · 466 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2019 speed triple rs motorcycles. the quickshifter assembly, tsa body may contact the gear change linkage clamp assembly and interfere with gear changes, possibly resulting in a missed gear or false neutral.
Risk: A missed gear or false neutral can lead to sudden loss of acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the linkage clamp assembly, free of charge. the recall began december 13, 2019. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-888-284-6288. triumph's number for this recall is sran567.
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