2017 Triumph Thruxton R recalls
Reported Jan 15, 2020 · 3,244 vehicles affected · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
2017 Triumph Thruxton R problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2017 Triumph Thruxton R complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 100 miles · reported Jan 13, 2021
Front brakes require a double pump of the lever to accomplish positive brake feel and operation. This is very difficult at highway speeds and in case of emergency stopping. I have bled the brake system and it still doesn't correct the problem.
Service Brakes · at 999 miles · reported Jan 13, 2021
Seems I have the issue many other are having with the front brakes on my triumph thruxton r in that I have to "double pump" the brake lever to actually get a good solid braking feel and action. After double pumping the brake lever I get the solid braking I should have for maybe 10 secs after using the front brake. Then the brake lever loses its feel and I have to double pump the lever again. I have taken my bike in for a annual inspection, which I mentioned the braking issue and they acknowledged it is a problem and would remedy it. After the service, which included a brake fluid flush and…
Service Brakes · at 100 miles · reported Jan 13, 2021
Front brakes are spongey and require pumping of brake lever in order to get full braking ability. Front brake lever is soft on first pull and needs to be released and pulled again in order to brake fully. There also seems to be a front wheel spacing issue, causing the front rotor to hit one brake pad before the other, which may be at least partially responsible for the issue.
Service Brakes · reported Nov 18, 2020
Noticed spongy brake lever feel when I purchased the bike. Spongy front brakes - requires a double pull of lever. Have bled brakes and spongy feels comes back after few lever pulls. Have had many other motorcycles with brembo brakes and none required a double pull for proper engagement.
Service Brakes · at 6,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2020
Since new there has been inconsistent braking when applying the front brakes; often requiring multiple squeezes of the front brake lever to get expected braking force. This was immediately reported to the selling dealer and they performed a front brake system bleed. While this initially appeared to remedy the issue the inconsistent braking performance returned shortly after. Additional brake system bleeds and replacement of the front brake master cylinder have not resolved the issue. I consider this a significant safety issue as unpredictable braking performance can result in not being able to…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R: 20V-015 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 500 miles.
Are Triumph recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Triumph dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.