Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-084 · 2016–2018 Triumph Thruxton

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recall 18V-084 covers 2,824 2016–2018 Triumph Thruxton for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.

67%
Vehicles repaired1,898 of 2,824 · 2019 Q2
Vehicles affected2,8241 model
ReportedJan 31, 2018Owners notified Mar 7, 2018
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is 33.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

67%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q12019 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 6, 2016 to December 22, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.