Recall 14V548 affects 1,368 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple motorcycles for cable-guide bolts missing threadlock that can loosen. Repair is free at Triumph dealers.
Triumph is recalling 1,368 2012-2013 Street Triple motorcycles with ABS because the four bolts securing the headstock cable guides lack threadlock and can loosen. Loose bolts can restrict steering movement and increase crash risk; the Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The cable guides on the 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple sit on either side of the headstock, the front frame area where the steering pivots. Their job is to keep cables and lines routed in the right path as the handlebars turn. On ABS-equipped motorcycles, that routing has to stay fixed so the steering area stays clear.
On affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides were installed without threadlock. Threadlock is a compound that helps bolts resist vibration and stay tight. Without it, normal riding vibration can let the bolts loosen, which leaves the cable guides less secure around the steering head.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the guide hardware has loosened, the rider is not given a specific light, message, or early symptom from the recall record.
Who's affected?
Covers the same steering system across both Street Triple model years.
| 2013 Triumph Street Triple | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | steering system |
| Units affected | 1,368 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the bolts loosen, steering movement can become restricted, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and stop riding if the steering binds or feels restricted. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple with ABS is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triumph dealer to schedule the free cable-guide bolt replacement with threadlock.
- Bring the recall notice if Triumph mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V548 and Service Bulletin 501 when you call.
- Ride only as needed until the repair because loose cable-guide bolts can restrict steering movement.
What happens at the repair
The remedy record says Triumph dealers replace the four bolts that secure the cable guides on both sides of the headstock with new bolts that contain threadlock. That work is the recall repair, and parts and labor are free once the dealer repair is available for your VIN. A Triumph technician removes the affected bolts, installs the threadlocked replacements, and checks that the cable guides are secured before the motorcycle is returned.
Timeline
| September 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 7, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V548?
Recall 14V548 covers 1,368 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple motorcycles with ABS. The four bolts that secure the cable guides near the headstock lack threadlock. If the bolts loosen, steering movement can become restricted and increase crash risk. Triumph dealers replace the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V548. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer and ask for Service Bulletin 501. The dealer will replace the four cable-guide bolts with new bolts containing threadlock for 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 replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock free of charge. Use recall 14V548 or Service Bulletin 501 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is restricted steering movement if the cable-guide bolts loosen. Steering restriction can make the motorcycle harder to control and increase crash risk. Check your VIN, then arrange the free bolt replacement with a franchised Triumph dealer if your motorcycle is included.
What if I bought my Triumph Street Triple used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. If you did not receive Triumph's November 7, 2014 owner notice, check your VIN and give the dealer recall 14V548 or Service Bulletin 501 when scheduling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V548000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V548 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V548000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →