NHTSA Recall 12V445000
Filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-09-12. An estimated 10,366 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.