2017 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 BLACK Recalls, Complaints & Safety

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.

Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.

1,390 vehicles affected

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

Remedy: 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.

119 vehicles affected

The contact owns a 2017 Triumph Bonneville. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost motive power while making turns. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who connected a split wire from the wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V035000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OF REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK "ON" WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHEN USING THE HEATED GRIP WARMERS. EVEN WHEN CONSUMER RELEASED THE THROTTLE (GAS), IT WOULD STAY IN THE "ON POSITION AND WOULD ACCELERATE . CONSUMER HAS PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS.*JB