Vehicle recall 04V262000 · June 2, 2004
Triumph Bonneville America and SpeedMaster
On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
- Consequence
- Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-volt electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.
- Remedy
- Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began November 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V262000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2004
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,792
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Bonneville America (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Triumph SpeedMaster (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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