Vehicle Safety Data

2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

N/A

Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

The 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, potentially affecting up to 4,078 vehicles.

Recall 13V211000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

| 279 vehicles affected

Defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.

Consequence: The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.

Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

View full details →

Recall 13V104000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

| 3,799 vehicles affected

Defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

Consequence: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

View full details →

Owner Complaints for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10514583 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 2,780 miles
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY COULD NOT FIX MY MOTORCYCLE CORRECTLY SO MY CONCERN WAS THAT THEY DO IT ON A TIMELY MANNER AND DO IT CORRECTLY I WAS TOLD VERY RUDELY THAT BECAUSE OF MY PRIOR EXPERIENCE I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE AT A SHOP IN ALBUQUERQUE WHICH IS 400 MILES AWAY. I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT IT WOULD BE VERY INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO GO ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE WHEN MY LETTER EXPRESSLY SAYS VIVA POWERSPORTS CAN DO MY SERVICE I WAS THEN TOLD BY THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR TO TAKE IT TO ALBUQUERQUE MY MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IT IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT UNSAFE ACCORDING TO MY MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY MOTORCYCLE ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE I AM WRITING YOU TODAY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VIVA POWERSPORTS AND THEIR BLATANT DISREGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION NOT ONLY IS THIS DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IT IS ALSO DISREGARDING THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VIVA POWERSPORTS MANAGEMENT AND AS OF YET NOTHING HAS BEEN ADDRESSED I WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CORPORATE OFFICE PLEASE HELP PLEASE TAKE ACTION... MAKE VIVA POWERSPORTS AWARE THAT DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IS WRONG [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10514583 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 2,780 miles
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY COULD NOT FIX MY MOTORCYCLE CORRECTLY SO MY CONCERN WAS THAT THEY DO IT ON A TIMELY MANNER AND DO IT CORRECTLY I WAS TOLD VERY RUDELY THAT BECAUSE OF MY PRIOR EXPERIENCE I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE AT A SHOP IN ALBUQUERQUE WHICH IS 400 MILES AWAY. I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT IT WOULD BE VERY INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO GO ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE WHEN MY LETTER EXPRESSLY SAYS VIVA POWERSPORTS CAN DO MY SERVICE I WAS THEN TOLD BY THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR TO TAKE IT TO ALBUQUERQUE MY MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IT IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT UNSAFE ACCORDING TO MY MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY MOTORCYCLE ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE I AM WRITING YOU TODAY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VIVA POWERSPORTS AND THEIR BLATANT DISREGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION NOT ONLY IS THIS DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IT IS ALSO DISREGARDING THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VIVA POWERSPORTS MANAGEMENT AND AS OF YET NOTHING HAS BEEN ADDRESSED I WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CORPORATE OFFICE PLEASE HELP PLEASE TAKE ACTION... MAKE VIVA POWERSPORTS AWARE THAT DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IS WRONG [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Safety Rating for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

COM2 - 32716 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 255.

SMT-SB-502 — EQUIPMENT

We have identified a need to replace the oil dipstick assembly on the above models. Dealers are requested to remove and replace the oil dipstick assembly.

SMT-SB-502 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

We have identified a need to replace the oil dipstick assembly on the above models. Dealers are requested to remove and replace the oil dipstick assembly.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

View all TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE model years →

Other TRIUMPH Models

View all TRIUMPH models →

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report