The contact owns a 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V785000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, there are no local dealers on the island to repair the recall. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine while starting the motorcycle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain 2022-2024 Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, 2024 Bonneville T120 DGR, 2022 Street Twin, Street Scrambler, Street Twin Goldline, Street Scrambler Sandstor, 2023-2024 Speed Twin 900, and Scrambler 900 motorcycles. The wiring between the alternator and main harness connector may short circuit and overheat.
- Risk
- Overheated wiring increases the risk of a crash or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the current 2-piece connector body with a single in-line crimped connector solution for each of the three wires from the alternator assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 641. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on February 18, 2026. Motorcycles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 24V785 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall number 26V078000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Bonneville T100, T120, T120 Black, 2022 Triumph Street Scrambler, Street Scrambler Sandstorm, Street Twin, Street Twin Goldline, 2023-2024 Scrambler 900, and Speed Twin 900 motorcycles. The wiring between the alternator and main harness connector may short circuit and overheat.
- Risk
- Overheated wiring increases the risk of a fire or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wire alignment clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 627.
Recall number 24V785000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2023 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. The left-hand side (LHS) brake disc may be improperly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- The detachment of the LHS brake disc can reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a replacement damper and also replace the disc bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph's customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 606.
Recall number 23V146000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 78
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
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Is the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120, close to a typical Bonneville T120 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V078000, 24V785000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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