Vehicle recall 12V445000 · September 12, 2012

Triumph Daytona 675 and Street Triple

The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Consequence: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Notes: Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V445000
Reported to NHTSA: September 12, 2012
Filed by: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Owner notification: October 11, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,366
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 12V445000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Triumph Daytona 675 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Triumph Street Triple (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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