CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- Problem
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
- Risk
- If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Front brake pads on certain motorcycles may corrode, which can cause the pad friction material to separate from its metal backing plate. When this happens, the motorcycle may take longer to stop, which raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front brake pads at no cost to you. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners with questions can contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 and reference recall number SRAN 579.
Check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls, and contact an authorized Triumph dealer to schedule the free front brake pad replacement.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle