NHTSA Recall 20V236000: Pads (service brakes)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,709 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Triumph Speed Triple RS.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V236000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SRAN 579 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › PADS |
| Report received | April 28, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Speed Triple RS | 2018, 2019 |
| Triumph Speed Triple S | 2019, 2020 |
| Triumph Street Triple RS | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition | 2020 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition | 2020 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Xca | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Xcx | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XR | 2018, 2019 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Xrt | 2018, 2019 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 Xrx | 2018, 2019 |
| Triumph Xrx (lrh) | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.