NHTSA Recall 26V195000: Software (exterior lighting) and headlights (exterior lighting)
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 258 vehicles. It affects 2026 Triumph Trident 800.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V195000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SRAN 643 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | March 27, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain 2026 Trident 800 motorcycles. During pre-delivery inspection (PDI), the diagnostic tool may have loaded an incorrect headlight low beam configuration, causing the low beams to illuminate improperly. As such, these motorcycles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Insufficient illumination from the headlight low beam can reduce rider visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 643. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V195000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Trident 800 | 2026 |
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.