TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2016: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V035000

Make Model Year
TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-17 2017-01-16 2017-01-18

Production Dates: 2015-12-02 - 2016-06-13

Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 546

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1390

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.