Triumph Street Triple S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 9, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls 2018 Triumph Street Triple S

Recall number

18V302000

Brand / firm

Triumph

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,249 units

Why it was recalled

If the turn signal and headlight switches do not function properly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat and Street Triple RS motorcycles. Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handlebar left-hand combination switch, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.