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Triumph Thruxton Recall 20V015: Side Stand Spring May Break and Stall Engine

NHTSA campaign 20V015, reported January 15, 2020, 3,244 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The side stand spring on certain Triumph Thruxton motorcycles may fracture. If it breaks, the side stand switch can activate and shut off the engine while the motorcycle is running.

An engine stall raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this if they ride these motorcycles.

Triumph will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand spring free of charge. You can contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 about this recall, and you should check your vehicle identification number (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 20V015Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Problem
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
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 Thruxton201620172018
Triumph Thruxton R2016201720182019
Triumph Thruxton TFC2020