Triumph Speed Twin recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 5, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls 2019 Triumph Speed Twin

Recall number

19V167000

Brand / firm

Triumph

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 848 units

Why it was recalled

Loss of coolant near the rear tire may cause a loss of traction, increasing the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019 Speed Twin motorcycles. Improper routing of the coolant hose may cause it to contact the exhaust header pipe, damaging the hose and resulting in a coolant leak near the rear tire.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coolant hose routing, rerouting the hose and replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN563.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.