2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
The 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R, potentially affecting up to 541 vehicles.
Recall 17V700000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 541 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SOFT FRONT BRAKE LEVER THAT CONSTANTLY RETURNS AFTER MULTIPLE BRAKE BLEEDS. FIRST PULL OF THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS SOFT, FOLLOWED BY A MORE FIRM SECOND PULL. HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY OR WHEN MOVING.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS ALWAYS VERY SOFT ON FIRST PULL AND PRODUCES REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. THE LEVER IS FIRM ON THE SECOND PULL AND THE FRONT BRAKES OPERATE AND STOP PROPERLY. I USUALLY SQUEEZE THE LEVER TWICE TO STOP, BUT THAT COULD TAKE TOO LONG IN AN EMERGENCY STOP.
THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER'S TRAVEL DECREASES UP TO ONE INCH WHEN NOT IN USE IN AS LITTLE AS 2 DAYS OF INACTIVITY. BLEEDING OF SYSTEM'S BRAKE FLUID, CLEANING OF PISTONS AND SEAL REPLACEMENT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BUT NO PERMANENT CHANGE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TN174-20Marc — SUSPENSION
Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook - Rake Specification Correction, Headlight Wiring Harness Routing, Silencer Alignment_DZ, Rear Indicator Bracket, Master Cylinder Hose Inlet Replacement, FOX Accessory...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
- 2014 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — 0 complaints
- 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R (current)
- 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — 3 complaints
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