NHTSA Recall 17V700000
Filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2017-11-06. An estimated 541 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SB552
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.