Triumph Speed Triple Rs: The Front Brake Pads Friction Material May Detach From The Back Plate When Used In A Corrosive Environment

Triumph is recalling approximately 70,114 motorcycles from multiple models because the front brake pads may lose their friction material in corrosive environments, which could affect braking performance. The affected models include the Speed Triple RS and S, Street Triple RS, and various Tiger 1200 variants sold in the United Kingdom. Triumph will replace the front brake pads on all affected motorcycles.

Recalling firm

TRIUMPH

Product

Vehicles: TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE RS, TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE S, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT EDITION, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE EDITION, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRx LRH, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRx, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR, TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCx. Units affected: 70,114

Reason

The front brake pads could have potential issues involving detachment of brake pad friction material from the back plate. Remedy: Replace all the affected brake pads

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2020-05-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/37664b42-a836-4152-8760-02851eddc6c6