Every 2016 Triumph Bonneville recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 19V133000
Feb 27, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
- Risk
- Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.
Full recall details for 19V133000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16E057000
Jun 13, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Problem
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
- Risk
- Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake levers, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
Full recall details for 16E057000 →
2016 Triumph Bonneville complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Bonneville, reporting 1 crashes, 1 deaths. Triumph has issued at least 102 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train2
- Unknown Or Other1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (244)
- Equipment (75)
- Unknown Or Other (24)
- Power Train (12)
- Suspension (9)
- Exterior Lighting (8)
Read Triumph Bonneville owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Bonneville. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Shifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.”
2016 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK A3Aug 13, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11538219
“THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN.”
2016 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK A3Nov 14, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10925706
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