Triumph Speed Triple recalls

There are 11 safety recalls on record for the Triumph Speed Triple, covering 31,396 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Triumph Speed Triple recalls by model year

2013 2 2012 2 2008 1 2006 2 2005 1 2004 1 2003 1 2002 2 2001 3 2000 3 1999 2 1998 1 1997 1

All recalls

Power train: manual transmissionReported May 16, 2013 · 279 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
Risk: The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010 for more information.

Recall number 13V211000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported March 22, 2013 · 3,799 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010 for more information.

Recall number 13V104000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported July 11, 2008 · 93 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Triumph is recalling 93 my 2008 speed triple motorcycles. Due to improper machining of the handlebar riser, the handlebar may slip in the clamps.
Risk: If the handlebars clip, loss of control of the motorcycle could result increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install correctly machined handle risers free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑539‑8782.

Recall number 08V310000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported March 10, 2008 · 265 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
Risk: Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 08V116000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported August 23, 2006 · 674 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the anti-rotation stop bolt on the rear brake caliper may shear allowing the caliper to contact the swing arm.
Risk: Damage to the rear brake caliper and swing arm could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop bolt. The recall began on september 8, 2006. Owners may contact triumph at 678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 06V315000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported June 14, 2005 · 969 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the lower by-pass coolant hose can rupture.
Risk: A loss of coolant from the engine can result in the engine overheating and seizure, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coolant hose free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 05V276000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.
Risk: Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V156000 · Recall details

WheelsReported September 10, 2002 · 1,557 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Risk: This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 02V242000 · Recall details

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Reported November 2, 2001 · 3,427 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The clutch control cable can fray and fail. The barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore, thereby stressing the inner cable.
Risk: This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch cable. Owner notificationbegan january 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 01V339000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported February 16, 2000 · 137 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The final drive chain side plate was not hardened correctly.
Risk: This chain could fracture causing a loss of drive to the rear wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive chains.

Recall number 00V043000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported April 15, 1999 · 1,198 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Risk: This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.

Recall number 99V083000 · Recall details

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Triumph Speed Triple have?

11, covering power train, exterior lighting and steering.

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