Triumph Motorcycles Recalls Over 8,800 Units Due to Fire and Crash Risk

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Triumph Motorcycles America is recalling several 2022-2024 models because of a wiring short circuit that could lead to overheating, increasing the risk of fire or crashes.

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What Happened

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued a recall for certain motorcycle models due to a defect in the electrical system. The wiring located between the alternator and the main harness connector may short circuit, leading to potential overheating of the electrical components.

Which Products Are Affected

Approximately 8,849 units are potentially affected by this recall. The specific models and years include:

  • 2022-2024: Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black
  • 2024: Bonneville T120 DGR
  • 2022: Street Twin, Street Scrambler, Street Twin Goldline, and Street Scrambler Sandstor
  • 2023-2024: Speed Twin 900 and Scrambler 900

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected motorcycles are advised to contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's internal reference number for this recall is SRAN 641. The remedy for this issue is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 25, 2026.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on the NHTSA website starting February 19, 2026. Notably, motorcycles that were previously repaired under a separate recall (24V785) will still need to have this new remedy performed once it is available.

Why This Matters

The defect poses a significant safety hazard, as overheated wiring increases the risk of a vehicle fire or a crash while the motorcycle is in operation.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V078000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Triumph Motorcycles America is recalling several 2022-2024 models because of a wiring short circuit that could lead to overheating, increasing the risk of fire or crashes.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
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