2013 Triumph Street Triple problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 Triumph Street Triple.
Recalls
Exterior Lighting #13V104000 · 2013 · 3,799 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 daytona 675, street triple, speed triple, and tiger 800 motorcycles. due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2013. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #13V319000 · 2013 · 1,887 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 street triple and street triple r motorcycles manufactured in july 2012; and model year 2012-2013 daytona 675 and daytona 675 r motorcycles manufactured september 2012 through june 2013. due to a manufacturing error, the anti-lock brake system (abs) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the abs modulator, free of charge. the recall began during august 2013. owners may contact triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Steering #14V548000 · 2014 · 1,368 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 triumph street triple and street triple r motorcycles manufactured july 1, 2012, to october 1, 2013, and equipped with abs. in the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. as a result, the bolts could loosen.
Risk: If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. the recall began on november 7, 2014. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is service bulletin 501.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Triumph Street Triple have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Triumph Street Triple. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2013 Triumph Street Triple problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.