2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 recalls
Recall 20V-150: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine
Reported Mar 17, 2020 · 1,585 vehicles affected · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Trophy SE A1 and 2013 Trophy SE A1 Launch motorcycles. The ignition switch wiring may be damaged due to the improper routing of the front brake hose, possibly resulting in inoperable headlights or taillights or an engine stall.
Risk: A sudden loss of vehicle lighting or an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the brake hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN574.
2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,700 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 Trophy SE A1 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Mar 28, 2022
Second Gear slips in the shaft drive. Upon shifting into second gear and applying throttle, the vehicle will "slip" a "tooth" causing a terrible lurch and an enormous safety issue. This issue has been going on since about 2,000 miles on my 2017 Triumph Trophy ES and is now "out of warranty". People on various newsgroups have been reporting this issue since 2014. Many people report the problem becoming such an issue that 2nd gear becomes unusable at any RPM.
Electrical System · at 16,700 miles · reported Oct 6, 2019
This is a continuation of complaint 11266466. I have looked online and found numerous reports of the triumph trophy ignition switch wiring failures, including at least one other complaint made to NHTSA this year (11185821). I have also visited a web site for triumph trophy owners (Triumph-trophy.com) and found several discussions of exactly this problem. Attached please find a pdf of one of the discussions that lists 37 owners who have experienced this electrical failure. I urge NHTSA to take corrective action before a rider is injured or killed.
Electrical System · at 16,700 miles · reported Oct 5, 2019
Earlier today I was riding my 2017 triumph trophy se motorcycle on a city street when the bike suddenly shut off completely in the middle of a left turn. I was able to get to the side of the road and discovered that the engine and all electrical systems would shut of whenever the handle bars were turned to the left. It acts exactly as though I had turned the ignition key to the off position. This is obviously a major safety issue. If a car had been behind me when this happened, it could have resulted in a serious accident. I called my triumph dealership (National powersport/concord triumph in…
Electrical System · at 21,500 miles · reported Jun 5, 2019
I was backing up my motorcycle (While it was running) and as I turned the handlebars to the right, all electrical shut off (The engine included). This continued to happen every time I turned the handlebars to the right, and got progressively worse, from only happening when turning full right to barely to the right of center, but I was able to make the ride home, about 100 miles, as long as I didn't make a right turn! Fortunately, on a motorcycle, most turns can be made by leaning the bike. Anyway, the problem turns out to be the wiring coming out of the ignition switch. It makes a 90 degree…
Service Brakes · at 6,000 miles · reported Aug 7, 2018
I was riding my 2017 triumph trophy se motorcycle on the highway when the pivot bolt that holds the gear shift pedal to the body of the motorcycle sheared off. As a result I was stuck in fifth gear. This is a very dangerous situation for a motorcyclist since there is no way to slow the bike down and then accelerate smoothly from low speed or stop. Obviously being stuck in any gear is dangerous and could easily result in an accident. My motorcycle was bought new about 7 months ago, had about 6,000 miles of use, and had never been damaged in any way. A aaa flatbed truck drove the motorcycle 93…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1: 20V-150 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,700 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.