Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V035000 Reported January 16, 2017

Throttle may stick open when using heated grips

Q: What is recall 17V035000?

NHTSA recall 17V035000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on January 16, 2017. It addresses: Throttle may stick open when using heated grips. The recall affects approximately 1,390 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. · Steering · 1,390 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V035000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB 546

Manufacturer

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

1,390

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 16, 2017

Completion Rate

70.86

Defect Summary

Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 bonneville t120 and bonneville t120 black motorcycles. during use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.

Safety Consequence

If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. the recall began february 20, 2017. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sb 546.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 17V035000 or campaign SB 546.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V035000

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

What is recall 17V035000?

NHTSA recall 17V035000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on January 16, 2017. It addresses: Throttle may stick open when using heated grips. The recall affects approximately 1,390 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 17V035000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 546. 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.