2012 Triumph Street Triple Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Triumph Street Triple has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).

5Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Triumph Street Triple recalls

Steering

Recall 14V548Sep 10, 20141,368 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 13V319Jul 22, 20131,887 vehicles affected

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Recall 13V215May 21, 2013652 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Recall 13V104Mar 22, 20133,799 vehicles affected

Wheels

Recall 13V032Jan 29, 2013250 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Triumph Street Triple problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System1
Power Train1

What owners report

2019-10-08, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT A BOLT WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO TIMES. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO HOLD THE TURN SIGNAL STEMS TOGETHER IN THE INTERIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V104000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,900.
2019-10-02, Power Train
TRANSMISSION GEARCHANGE SHAFT BROKEN AT ENGINE C CLIP. LEFT STRANDED IN NEUTRAL.
2018-08-24, Electrical System
THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR FAILED DUE TO MOTORCYCLE HEAT. THEREFORE IT DID NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY AND CAUSED IT TO STALL IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. NOT SAFE AT ALL. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE RIDING THRU A TUNNEL IN TRAFFIC.
2014-10-24, Exterior Lighting
THE BLINKER STEMS FOR BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT BLINKER BROKE AND THE BLINKERS DANGLE BY THEIR CABLES. THIS MAY MAKE THE SIGNALS UN-SEEABLE TO ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE 2012 MODELS BUT NOT FOR MY VIN SERIES. *TR

2012 Triumph Street Triple questions

Does the 2012 Triumph Street Triple have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Triumph Street Triple: Steering; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Street Triple?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Electrical System (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Triumph Street Triple has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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