Vehicle recall 14V548000 · September 10, 2014
2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple
In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
- Consequence
- If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V548000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 2014
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- Service bulletin 501
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,368
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Street Triple (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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