Vehicle recall 17V035000 · January 16, 2017
Triumph Bonneville T100 Black and Bonneville T100 Black A3
During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
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 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2017
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB 546
- Owner notification
- February 17, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,390
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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 T100 Black (2017): 2017
- Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 (2016): 2016
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