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3 RecallsThese 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
Safety Issue:
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat and Street Triple RS motorcycles. Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: May 9, 2018
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsTriumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
The the front brakes are soft and slow to engage when pulling the brake lever. However, when pulling the lever immediately afterwards, the brakes engage quickly and firmly. After a short period of time without engaging the front brakes, pulling the lever again results in soft and slow engagement. Slow and soft engagement of the front brake is a clear safety issue and may result in an accident. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic, Cycles of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland. The vehicle has been repeatedly inspected, and brake fluids have been replaced three times. The issue is resolved for a short period but then returns.
Corrective Action:
The the front brakes are soft and slow to engage when pulling the brake lever. However, when pulling the lever immediately afterwards, the brakes engage quickly and firmly. After a short period of time without engaging the front brakes, pulling the lever again results in soft and slow engagement. Slow and soft engagement of the front brake is a clear safety issue and may result in an accident. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic, Cycles of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland. The vehicle has been repeatedly inspected, and brake fluids have been replaced three times. The issue is resolved for a short period but then returns.
Additional Notes:
The the front brakes are soft and slow to engage when pulling the brake lever. However, when pulling the lever immediately afterwards, the brakes engage quickly and firmly. After a short period of time without engaging the front brakes, pulling the lever again results in soft and slow engagement. Slow and soft engagement of the front brake is a clear safety issue and may result in an accident. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic, Cycles of Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland. The vehicle has been repeatedly inspected, and brake fluids have been replaced three times. The issue is resolved for a short period but then returns.
Mfg Campaign: 11494199
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2022
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHER RPMS AND GOING OVER SHARP BUMPS THE HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. I'VE BEEN THROUGH 3 IN THE PAST YEAR
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHER RPMS AND GOING OVER SHARP BUMPS THE HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. I'VE BEEN THROUGH 3 IN THE PAST YEAR
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHER RPMS AND GOING OVER SHARP BUMPS THE HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. I'VE BEEN THROUGH 3 IN THE PAST YEAR
Mfg Campaign: 11104569
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
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