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Triumph Street Triple S Recall 18V302: Water can make turn signal and headlight switches fail

NHTSA campaign 18V302, reported May 9, 2018, 1,249 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar. If this happens, the turn signal switch and the headlight switch can malfunction.

A malfunctioning turn signal or headlight switch increases the risk of a crash, because other riders and drivers may not see your signals or your light.

The handlebar left-hand combination switch will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer. Triumph will notify owners directly, or you can contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V302Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Problem
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat and Street Triple RS motorcycles. Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.
Risk
If the turn signal and headlight switches do not function properly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handlebar left-hand combination switch, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
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.

Affected vehicles

Triumph Street Triple S2018