Triumph/Datatool S 4 Alarm Kit/Immobilizer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 26, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls Triumph/Datatool S 4 Alarm Kit/Immobilizer

Recall number

17E008000

Brand / firm

Triumph/Datatool

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 225 units

Why it was recalled

The battery may leak onto the unprotected circuit board below it, possibly causing the engine to stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles. These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected alarms, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.