Triumph recall: Steering
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
What could happen
If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.
Vehicles covered
- Triumph Bonneville T100 Black 2017
- Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V035000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 16, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 17, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,390
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 2, 2015 to Jun 13, 2016
- Part
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Maker's own recall number
- SB 546
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Triumph recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 13, 2016
- Triumph recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 3, 2014
- Triumph recall: Electrical system Feb 27, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.