TRIUMPH THRUXTON (2018) recall — Electrical System
Triumph recalls 2016-2018 Thruxton motorcycles due to potential engine stalling when throttle is opened/closed quickly while clutch is pulled, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Triumph is recalling 2016-2018 Thruxton motorcycles because the engine can stall when the throttle is opened or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in. This stalling could increase crash risk during normal riding. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225454-triumph-thruxton-2016-2018-engine-stall-risk-in-normal-use.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225454-triumph-thruxton-2016-2018-engine-stall-risk-in-normal-use · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V084000
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“Triumph Thruxton 2016-2018: Engine Stall Risk in Normal Use.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225454-triumph-thruxton-2016-2018-engine-stall-risk-in-normal-use. Based on NHTSA recall #18V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V084000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine can stall when the throttle is opened or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in. This stalling could cause loss of control and increase crash risk during normal riding conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Triumph Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently change throttle position while clutching are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2018 model years of Triumph Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The recall covers all these models sold in the U.S. by Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 to schedule a free software update for your motorcycle.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The engine can stall when the throttle is opened or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Your motorcycle is affected if it was manufactured between 2016 and 2018 and is a Triumph Thruxton or Thruxton R model.
What should I do if I own an affected motorcycle?
Triumph will notify you and dealers will update the engine management software for free. Contact customer service at 1-678-854-2010 to schedule the update.
Contact Triumph
We’ve drafted a message you can send Triumph to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V084000 — Triumph Triumph Hello, I own a Triumph that is covered by recall 18V084000 from Triumph. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V084000 (January 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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