Triumph Thruxton 1200r recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 15, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls 2016–2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200r, Thruxton 1200, Thruxton A2

Recall number

19E029000

Brand / firm

Triumph

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,201 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall or a loss of the headlight or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory fairing kits, part numbers A9708301, A9708412, A9938255, A9938257, A9938265, A9938267, A9938323, and A9938325 sold for accessory installation on 2016-2018 Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R, Thruxton 1200 Dual Seat and Thruxton 1200R Dual Seat motorcycles. Insufficient clearance for the wiring may result in damage to the harnesses causing a loss of headlights, turn signals or possibly a stall.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire covering (conduits) free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN566.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.