TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R (2017) recall — Electrical System
Triumph is recalling 2016-2017 Speed Triple R motorcycles due to a wire rubbing against an ABS bracket, which could cause electrical shorts and engine stalling, increasing crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Triumph is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R motorcycles because a wire for the charging system may rub against an ABS bracket, causing electrical shorts that could stall the engine and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Triumph customer service to get the free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226462-triumph-speed-triple-r-2017-electrical-short-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226462-triumph-speed-triple-r-2017-electrical-short-recall-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V700000
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“Triumph Speed Triple R (2017) Electrical Short Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226462-triumph-speed-triple-r-2017-electrical-short-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V700000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V700000).
Why it’s dangerous
A wire for the charging system can rub against an ABS bracket, causing an electrical short. This may lead to the engine stalling, which increases the risk of a crash while riding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Triumph Speed Triple R motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix may face increased crash risk due to potential engine stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2017 Triumph Speed Triple R motorcycles. The recall covers these models sold in the U.S. starting from December 14, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Triumph Customer Service
Call 1-678-854-2010 to get the free repair for the affected wire.
What NHTSA says to do
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB552.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A wire for the charging system may rub against an ABS bracket, causing an electrical short that could stall the engine and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if you own a 2016-2017 Triumph Speed Triple R motorcycle. The recall covers these models sold in the U.S. starting from December 14, 2017.
What should I do if I have this motorcycle?
Contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 to get the free repair for the affected wire.
Contact Triumph
We’ve drafted a message you can send Triumph to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V700000 — Triumph Triumph Hello, I own a Triumph that is covered by recall 17V700000 from Triumph. The official recall notice states: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB552. 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 #17V700000 (June 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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