Recall 13V032 covers 250 2011-2012 Triumph Daytona 675, Street Triple, Thunderbird, and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles for faulty wheel bearings. Repair is free at Triumph dealers.
Triumph is recalling 250 2011-2012 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Thunderbird, and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles under recall 13V032 because their wheels were assembled with bearings of unknown quality. A poor-quality wheel bearing can fail without warning and raise crash risk; Triumph dealers will complete the repair free of charge once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2011-2012 Triumph Daytona 675, Street Triple, Thunderbird, and Thunderbird Storm, the wheel bearings sit inside the wheel hub. They support the wheel on the axle and let it spin smoothly while carrying the load from the motorcycle, rider, braking, and cornering.
In NHTSA campaign 13V032, Triumph reported that the affected wheels were assembled with bearings of unknown quality. That means the bearing material, fit, or durability cannot be confirmed against Triumph's specification. A bearing that does not meet spec can wear unevenly, loosen in the hub, or create rough movement where the wheel should rotate cleanly.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on noise, vibration, or a change in steering feel to tell you the bearing is still safe.
Who's affected?
Spans four Triumph motorcycle models from the 2011 and 2012 model years, all tied to wheel hardware.
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Triumph Street Triple | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 250 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A poor-quality wheel bearing can fail without warning and increase the risk of a motorcycle crash. Until the recall is completed, ride cautiously and schedule service promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Triumph Daytona 675, Street Triple, Thunderbird, or Thunderbird Storm motorcycle is included in this recall.
- Watch for Triumph owner instructions before scheduling recall service.
- Contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 with questions and reference recall number 13V032 when you call.
- Schedule the free wheel-bearing replacement that fixes the poor-quality bearings once Triumph or a franchised Triumph dealer confirms your VIN is included.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop riding if you notice wheel noise, vibration, or handling changes.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Triumph will notify owners and replace the affected bearings through its dealer network. Once the repair is available, a Triumph technician will replace the affected wheel bearings free of charge. The work addresses wheels assembled with bearings of unknown quality on the recalled motorcycles. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Keep the recall notice with your service records and ask a Triumph dealer to confirm repair timing for your VIN.
Timeline
| January 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V032?
Recall 13V032 covers 250 2011-2012 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird Storm, Street Triple, and Daytona 675 motorcycles with wheel bearings of unknown quality. A poor-quality bearing can fail unexpectedly and increase crash risk. Triumph dealers will replace the affected bearings for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird Storm, Street Triple, or Daytona 675 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V032. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer to schedule the wheel-bearing replacement. Reference recall number 13V032 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Triumph's remedy says dealers will replace the affected wheel bearings free of charge at any franchised Triumph dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected wheel-bearing failure. Triumph reported that the recalled motorcycles were assembled with bearings of unknown quality, and a poor-quality bearing can fail without warning, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
What if I bought my Triumph motorcycle used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Thunderbird, Thunderbird Storm, Street Triple, or Daytona 675 is included, then call a franchised Triumph dealer with recall number 13V032.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V032000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V032 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V032000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →