NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Triumph Street Triple
The 2012 Triumph Street Triple has 5 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Triumph dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Triumph Street Triple. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #14V548000Reported September 10, 2014 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Safety consequence
If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
Notes
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NHTSA #13V319000Reported July 22, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through June 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Safety consequence
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Notes
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.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #13V215000Reported May 21, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
Safety consequence
Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #13V104000Reported March 22, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
WHEELS
NHTSA #13V032000Reported January 29, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Safety consequence
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Notes
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.