Triumph Speed Twin recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 15, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls 2019–2020 Triumph Speed Twin

Recall number

20V014000

Brand / firm

Triumph

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,304 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of ability to change gears may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Speed Twin motorcycles. The gear shift lever linkage may separate from shifter ball joint, resulting in an inability to change gears.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will secure the attachment with a different thread locking compound, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 569.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.