2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
The 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 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, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. 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 (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN, potentially affecting up to 2,152 vehicles.
Recall 20V014000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 1,304 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Speed Twin motorcycles. The gear shift lever linkage may separate from shifter ball joint, resulting in an inability to change gears.
Consequence: A loss of ability to change gears may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will secure the attachment with a different thread locking compound, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN...
View full details →Recall 19V167000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 848 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019 Speed Twin motorcycles. Improper routing of the coolant hose may cause it to contact the exhaust header pipe, damaging the hose and resulting in a coolant leak near the rear tire.
Consequence: Loss of coolant near the rear tire may cause a loss of traction, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coolant hose routing, rerouting the hose and replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The front brakes lost compression so much that the breaks wouldn't engage until the lever was pulled all the way back to the grip. Took to the shop they said there was air in the line. Front brakes were flushed and fresh brake fluid was added. Brakes felt fine once I got it out of the shop but then lost compression again a few weeks later.
2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN WITH BREMBO FRONT BRAKES. FRONT BRAKE LEVER FEELS MUSHY ON FIRST PULL, IT'S SOFT ENOUGH TO PULL ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE BAR. IF RELEASED AND PULLED AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, THE LEVER FEELS NORMAL/MUCH FIRMER. THIS "DOUBLE PULL" ISSUE RECURS WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR MORE THAN A MINUTE OR SO. ISSUE OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE BIKE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE BIKE WAS NEW. BRAKES WERE BLED TWICE BY THE SELLING DEALER, BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTS.
Safety Rating for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMTCOM0329APR201 — EQUIPMENT
Reminder notice to dealers to ensure procedure mentioned in Technical News 194 (item 194.12) is being followed correctly.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN
- 2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN (current)
- 2020 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN — 0 complaints
- 2021 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN — 0 complaints
- 2022 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN — 0 complaints
- 2023 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN — 1 complaint
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- TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 33 total complaints
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- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
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