2008 Triumph Speed Triple recalls and problems

The 2008 Triumph Speed Triple has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Steering

Jul 11, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V310000 · 93 vehicles

Problem: Triumph is recalling 93 my 2008 speed triple motorcycles. Due to improper machining of the handlebar riser, the handlebar May slip in the clamps.

Original NHTSA wording

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 MY 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE HANDLEBAR RISER, THE HANDLEBAR MAY SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.

Risk: If the handlebars clip, loss of control of the motorcycle could result increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE HANDLEBARS CLIP, LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install correctly machined handle risers free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2008. Owners May contact Triumph at 1-678-539-8782.

Customers May also 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other Triumph Speed Triple years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Triumph Speed Triple have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, the latest from Jul 11, 2008 (steering). 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 2008 Triumph Speed Triple?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Triumph Speed Triple.