Recall 20V-236: 2018–2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS, 2019–2020 Triumph Speed Triple S and 9 more
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 2020, covering about 3,709 vehicles.
The problem
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
The risk
If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V236000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph Speed Triple RS | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Triumph Speed Triple S | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Street Triple RS | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition | 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition | 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XR | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Triumph XRX (LRH) | 2018, 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V-236?
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
How is recall 20V-236 fixed?
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.