Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V215000 Reported May 21, 2013

Throttle cables may hinder steering

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. · Steering · 652 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V215000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
652
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 21, 2013

Defect Summary

Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 street triple motorcycles manufactured from june 2012 through november 2012; and model year 2012 daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured july 2012 through october 2012. the motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.

Safety Consequence

Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2013. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 13V215000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V215000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V215000?

NHTSA recall 13V215000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on May 21, 2013. It addresses: Throttle cables may hinder steering. The recall affects approximately 652 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V215000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.