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2002 Triumph Bonneville America Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Triumph Bonneville America has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 Triumph Bonneville America owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Triumph Bonneville America, describing incidents dated September 1, 2002 to April 19, 2004.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10135124 · Filed

    BROKEN SPOKES (2) ON A 2002 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, REAR WHEEL LEFT SIDE. *NM

  • ODI #10040013 · Filed

    THE 2002 BONNEVILLE, 2003 TRIUMPH AMERICA'S AND SPEEDMASTERS EXPERIENCED TOTAL FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DROPPED OR FELL OVER. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO ANY COMPONENT OF THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. MANY OWNERS REPORTED NUMEROUS FAILURES OF THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE…

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TRIUMPH/POWER SUPPLY CABLE CHAFES

NHTSA #04V262000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2004 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD

Potentially affected: 2,792 vehicles

Owners notified November 20, 2004 · Vehicles built June 25, 2001 – December 11, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN ASSEMBLY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO THE STARTER MOTOR MAY COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER RETURN PIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO DEGRADE.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE INSULATION BECOME WORN, A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SHORT WOULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR NOT ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO START.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL EXAMINE THE CABLE FOR SIGNS OF CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER PIPE. THE CABLE WILL BE RE-POSITIONED. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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