2016–2017 Triumph Speed Triple R, 2016–2017 Triumph Speed Triple S Recall: A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS…
NHTSA campaign 17V700000 · Electrical System · filed Nov 6, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB552.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph | Speed Triple R | 2016, 2017 |
| Triumph | Speed Triple S | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V700000 (manufacturer number SB552). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.