Recall 17V035 covers 1,390 2016-2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black motorcycles for heated hand grips that stick the throttle open. Free repair at franchised Triumph dealers.
Triumph is recalling 1,390 2016-2017 Bonneville T100 Black A3 and Bonneville T100 Black motorcycles because heated hand grips can expand during use and hold the throttle open. A stuck throttle increases crash risk, and the Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The heated hand grips on affected 2016-2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 and Bonneville T100 Black motorcycles are handlebar grips with electrical heating elements inside. They sit around the throttle tube on the right side, where your hand rotates the grip to open and close the throttle. The throttle tube needs enough clearance to rotate back freely when you release your hand.
During use, the heated grip can expand. That expansion presses against the throttle tube or nearby handlebar parts, creating drag where the throttle is supposed to return to idle. If the grip swells far enough, the throttle sticks open instead of snapping closed, so the engine keeps receiving throttle input after the rider lets go.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing a rider notices can be the throttle not returning to idle when the grip is released. Treat that as a safety problem and have a Triumph dealer check the grip and throttle movement.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 Bonneville T100 Black variants across the 2016 and 2017 model years, both tied to the same handlebar steering component.
| 2016 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 | steering wheel |
|---|---|
| 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black | steering wheel |
| Units affected | 1,390 |
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 throttle sticks open, the motorcycle can keep delivering power when you expect it to slow, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, ride cautiously and arrange the spacer repair with the dealer when the remedy is ready. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 or Bonneville T100 Black is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triumph dealer and ask whether the free throttle-spacer repair for recall number 17V035 is ready for your motorcycle.
- Keep a firm grip on the throttle and stop riding if the throttle sticks open.
- Bring the recall notice if Triumph mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 17V035 when you call.
- Call Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 with questions about the recall or owner notice.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Triumph technician installs a spacer to keep the heated hand grips from holding the throttle open. The spacer is the repair described for this recall, and it addresses the sticking throttle condition tied to grip expansion during use. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 16, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V035?
Recall 17V035 covers 1,390 2016-2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3 and Bonneville T100 Black motorcycles with heated hand grips that can expand and cause the throttle to stick open. If that happens, crash risk increases. Triumph dealers install a spacer for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 17V035. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer and ask for the spacer installation under recall SB 546. The dealer repair is free. Triumph customer service is 1-678-854-2010.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Triumph dealers install the spacer free of charge under this safety recall. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, so parts and labor are covered at a franchised Triumph dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a throttle that sticks open after the heated hand grips expand. If the throttle stays open, the motorcycle does not slow as expected, and crash risk increases. Have a Triumph dealer complete the free spacer repair.
When did Triumph begin this recall?
Triumph began this recall on February 20, 2017. If you never received a letter or bought the motorcycle used, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 17V035 or Triumph recall number SB 546 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V035000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V035 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V035000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →