Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 12V-445 · Triumph vehicles
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD recall 12V-445 covers 10,366 Triumph vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V445000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
The risk
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.