Triumph Speed Triple S problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2016–2020: 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
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.
Electrical System #17V700000 · 2017 · 541 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 speed triple r and speed triple s motorcycles. a wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the abs modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2017. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sb552.
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