Triumph Recall 12V445000: Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA recall 12V445000 · announced September 12, 2012 · filed by Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd · 10,366 units affected

The problem

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.

The risk

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2006 Triumph Daytona 675
• 2007 Triumph Daytona 675
• 2008 Triumph Daytona 675
• 2009 Triumph Daytona 675
• 2006 Triumph Street Triple
• 2007 Triumph Street Triple
• 2008 Triumph Street Triple
• 2009 Triumph Street Triple

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.