TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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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: 11498301 Other
Dec 20, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Triumph Bonneville. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost motive power while making turns. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who connected a split wire from the wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Triumph Bonneville. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost motive power while making turns. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who connected a split wire from the wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Triumph Bonneville. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost motive power while making turns. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who connected a split wire from the wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Mfg Campaign: 11498301
Notice Date: Dec 20, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2022
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Campaign: 11174734 Other
Feb 6, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V035000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OF REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK "ON" WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHEN USING THE HEATED GRIP WARMERS. EVEN WHEN CONSUMER RELEASED THE THROTTLE (GAS), IT WOULD STAY IN THE "ON POSITION AND WOULD ACCELERATE . CONSUMER HAS PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS.*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V035000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OF REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK "ON" WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHEN USING THE HEATED GRIP WARMERS. EVEN WHEN CONSUMER RELEASED THE THROTTLE (GAS), IT WOULD STAY IN THE "ON POSITION AND WOULD ACCELERATE . CONSUMER HAS PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS.*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V035000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OF REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK "ON" WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHEN USING THE HEATED GRIP WARMERS. EVEN WHEN CONSUMER RELEASED THE THROTTLE (GAS), IT WOULD STAY IN THE "ON POSITION AND WOULD ACCELERATE . CONSUMER HAS PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS.*JB

Manufacturer: TRIUMPH
Mfg Campaign: 11174734
Notice Date: Feb 6, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
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