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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 30, 2020

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 TFC (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Triumph recalls 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles due to potential air in ABS brake system causing longer stopping distances and crash risk. Owners must have brakes serviced by dealers.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #20V740000VehicleTriumph ›
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What happened, in plain English

Triumph is recalling 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles because air in the brake system can cause longer stopping distances and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their brakes serviced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80151-triumph-rocket-3-tfc-2020-recall-brake-system-risk-increases.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80151-triumph-rocket-3-tfc-2020-recall-brake-system-risk-increases · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V740000

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“Triumph Rocket 3 TFC (2020) Recall: Brake System Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80151-triumph-rocket-3-tfc-2020-recall-brake-system-risk-increases. Based on NHTSA recall #20V740000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V740000).

Why it’s dangerous

Air in the ABS brake modulator can reduce braking efficiency over time. This means the motorcycle may take longer to stop, increasing the chance of a crash if the rider needs to stop suddenly.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles are affected. Riders with the recalled brake system are most at risk during sudden stops.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. The recall covers models produced from when the air entered the brake system during manufacturing.

  • Brand
    Triumph
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Triumph Customer Service

    Call 1-678-854-2010 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule brake service.

  2. Have Brakes Serviced by Dealer

    Dealers will bleed the rear brake system for free as part of the recall.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

Air could have entered the ABS brake system during production, reducing braking efficiency over time.

How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?

The recall covers 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles where air entered the brake system during manufacturing.

What should I do if I own a recalled motorcycle?

Contact Triumph customer service to schedule free brake service at a dealer.

Take action

Contact Triumph

We’ve drafted a message you can send Triumph to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 20V740000 — Triumph Triumph

Hello,

I own a Triumph that is covered by recall 20V740000 from Triumph.

The official recall notice states: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge.  The recall began December 18, 2020.  Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.  Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.

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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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V740000 (November 30, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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