2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
1
Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigation
Overview of the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
The 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R, potentially affecting up to 1,201 vehicles.
Recall 19E029000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 1,201 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory fairing kits, part numbers A9708301, A9708412, A9938255, A9938257, A9938265, A9938267, A9938323, and A9938325 sold for accessory installation on 2016-2018 Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R, Thruxton 1200 Dual Seat and Thruxton 1200R Dual Seat motorcycles. Insufficient clearance for the wiring may result in damage to the harnesses causing a loss of headlights, turn...
Consequence: An engine stall or a loss of the headlight or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire covering (conduits) free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN566.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT BRAKE EXHIBITS A VERY LONG FIRST PULL TO ENGAGE, SUBSEQUENT PULLS ARE SHORT BRIEFLY, THEN THE LONG PULL RETURNS AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THIS CAUSES THE FRONT BRAKE TO ENGAGE AT GREATLY VARYING LEVELS OF LEVER PULL AND EFFORT DURING A TYPICAL RIDE. THE BRAKE IS ALSO VERY SPONGY AND VAGUE. THE DEALER HAS MADE 5 ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE WHICH INCLUDES SEVERAL BRAKE BLEEDS, REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE CHANGE TO DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID, ALL TO NO AVAIL.
Safety Rating for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMTTB18419Februa — WHEELS
Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Lever Spring, Triumph Diagnostic Tool Compatibility with Windows Operating Systems, Rider Foot Pegs, Factory Activated Batteries (replaces Technical...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R.
Investigation PE21017 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Closed
Opened:
Extended Stopping Distance
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R
- 2016 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R — 7 complaints
- 2017 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R (current)
- 2018 TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1200R — 0 complaints
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