NHTSA recall 17V700000
Electrical system › Wiring
Triumph Speed Triple R and 1 more
Reported Nov 6, 2017541 vehicles affectedTriumph Motorcycles America, LTDMaker’s number SB552Built Jan 23, 2016 – Oct 5, 2016
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.