2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS recalls and problems

The 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2018 compares

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Apr 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V236000 · 3,709 vehicles

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.

Risk: If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2018 vs. other Triumph Speed Triple RS years

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Questions

Does the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS, the latest from Apr 28, 2020 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS.