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Triumph Speed Twin Recall 20V014: Gear Shift Linkage May Detach, Causing Loss of Gear Changes

NHTSA campaign 20V014, reported January 15, 2020, 1,304 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The gear shift lever linkage on these motorcycles may separate from the shifter ball joint. When this happens, the rider cannot change gears, which raises the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected motorcycle, the fix is free. Triumph will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will secure the linkage attachment using a different thread locking compound at no cost. You can contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010, referencing recall SRAN 569, and you should also check your VIN for any 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 20V014Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Speed Twin motorcycles. The gear shift lever linkage may separate from shifter ball joint, resulting in an inability to change gears.
Risk
A loss of ability to change gears may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will secure the attachment with a different thread locking compound, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 569.
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 Speed Twin20192020