TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK A3 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
2
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

2 Complaints 2 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
NHTSA Campaign: 17V035000 SAFETY RECALL
1.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2017
Safety Issue:

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.

Potential Risk:
If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local TRIUMPH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Mfg Campaign: SB 546
Notice Date: Feb 17, 2017
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2017
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
NHTSA Campaign: 16E057000 SAFETY RECALL
119 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2016
Safety Issue:

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.

Potential Risk:
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake levers, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local TRIUMPH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Notice Date: Jul 7, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2016

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Campaign: 11538219 Other
Aug 13, 2023
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Shifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.

Corrective Action:

Shifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.

Additional Notes:

Shifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.

Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Mfg Campaign: 11538219
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2023
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Campaign: 10925706 Other
Nov 14, 2016
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMAGES. ONE SHOWS MY BIKE WITH NO GAP BETWEEN THE END CAP AND GRIP; THE OTHER IS A BIKE ON A DEALERS SHOWROOM FLOOR.

Corrective Action:

THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMAGES. ONE SHOWS MY BIKE WITH NO GAP BETWEEN THE END CAP AND GRIP; THE OTHER IS A BIKE ON A DEALERS SHOWROOM FLOOR.

Additional Notes:

THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMAGES. ONE SHOWS MY BIKE WITH NO GAP BETWEEN THE END CAP AND GRIP; THE OTHER IS A BIKE ON A DEALERS SHOWROOM FLOOR.

Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Mfg Campaign: 10925706
Notice Date: Nov 14, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2016

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