TRIUMPH THRUXTON (2018) recall — Structure
Triumph is recalling 2016-2018 Thruxton motorcycles due to a side stand spring that may fracture, causing engine stall and crash risk. Owners should contact Triumph for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Triumph is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton motorcycles because a side stand spring can fracture, potentially shutting off the engine and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the spring replaced at no cost to prevent engine stalls. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225455-triumph-thruxton-2018-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-side-stand.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225455-triumph-thruxton-2018-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-side-stand · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V015000
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“Triumph Thruxton (2018) Recall: Engine Stall Risk from Side Stand Spring Fracture.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225455-triumph-thruxton-2018-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-side-stand. Based on NHTSA recall #20V015000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V015000).
Why it’s dangerous
The side stand spring can fracture, which may activate the side stand switch and shut off the engine while riding. This engine stall could lead to a crash if the rider is moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Triumph Thruxton, Thruxton R, and Thruxton TFC motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models without the fix are at risk of engine stalls during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2018 Thruxton, Thruxton R, or Thruxton TFC models. The recall started February 24, 2020, and applies to motorcycles sold in the U.S. by Triumph.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Triumph Customer Service
Call 1-678-854-2010 to schedule a free side stand spring replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side stand spring may fracture, causing the engine to shut off while riding, which increases crash risk.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Your motorcycle is affected if it's a 2016-2018 Thruxton, Thruxton R, or Thruxton TFC model purchased in the U.S. between February 2016 and February 2020.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began February 24, 2020, but there's no specific deadline for the repair — owners can contact Triumph at any time for a free replacement.
Contact Triumph
We’ve drafted a message you can send Triumph to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V015000 — Triumph Triumph Hello, I own a Triumph that is covered by recall 20V015000 from Triumph. The official recall notice states: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570. 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 #20V015000 (January 15, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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