Recall 26V078 covers 8,849 2022-2024 Triumph motorcycles with alternator wiring that can short and overheat. Repair is free at any franchised Triumph dealer.
Triumph is recalling 8,849 2022-2024 Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, and Scrambler 900 motorcycles because wiring between the alternator and main harness connector can short circuit and overheat. Overheated wiring increases the risk of a crash or fire, and the Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The alternator stator on these 2022-2024 Triumph motorcycles makes electrical current while the engine runs. Its wiring and main harness connector carry that current into the motorcycle's electrical system so the battery stays charged and the motorcycle's electrical loads stay powered. The connector has to pass high current without excess heat.
On affected motorcycles, the connection between the alternator wiring and the main harness connector overheats. Oil, engine heat, tiny contact wear inside the connector, and high current draw increase electrical resistance at the joint. Higher resistance creates more heat, and that heat exceeds the plastic connector body's limit. The wiring can short circuit, damage the connector, and overheat nearby parts.
There is no instrument warning sign before failure. Owners can spot visible damage around the connector, including blistered plastic, blackened housing, or darkened wires. In severe cases, smoke, scorched connectors, or heat damage to surrounding components are the signs to look for.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the Scrambler, Bonneville, Speed Twin, and Street Twin families across the 2022-2024 model years, with wiring and electrical-system components tied to the same alternator stator assembly.
| 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900 | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Street Scrambler | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Street Scrambler | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Street Scrambler Sandstor | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Street Scrambler Sandstor | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T100 | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T100 | electrical system |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T100 | wiring |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T100 | electrical system |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T100 | wiring |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T100 | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 | electrical system |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 | wiring |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 | electrical system |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 | wiring |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | electrical system |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | wiring |
| 2023 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | electrical system |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | wiring |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black | electrical system |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Dgr | wiring |
| 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Dgr | electrical system |
| 2023 Triumph Scrambler 900 | wiring |
| 2023 Triumph Scrambler 900 | electrical system |
| 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 900 | wiring |
| 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 900 | electrical system |
| 2024 Triumph Speed Twin 900 | wiring |
| 2024 Triumph Speed Twin 900 | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Street Twin | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Street Twin | electrical system |
| 2022 Triumph Street Twin Goldline | wiring |
| 2022 Triumph Street Twin Goldline | electrical system |
| Units affected | 8,849 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Overheated alternator connector wiring increases the risk of a crash or fire. There is no instrument warning for the rider. Watch for blistered or blackened connector housing or wires, smoke, scorch marks, or heat damage, and stop riding if those signs appear. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Triumph Scrambler 900, Street Scrambler, Street Scrambler Sandstor, Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, Bonneville T120 Dgr, Speed Twin 900, Street Twin, or Street Twin Goldline is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Triumph owner letter mailed March 19, 2026, or use recall number 26V078 when you call.
- Contact a franchised Triumph dealer about the free alternator-to-main-harness connector repair that fixes the short-circuit and overheating risk.
- Ask the dealer whether a motorcycle repaired under recall 24V785 still needs this new remedy performed.
- Bring the owner letter and any prior recall repair paperwork to the dealer visit.
- Stop riding and contact the dealer if you notice electrical overheating, burning smell, smoke, or other signs of wiring trouble before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Triumph technician will replace the 2-piece connector body with a single in-line crimped connector for each alternator wire that connects to the main harness. Parts and labor are covered once the campaign repair opens. Motorcycles that already received work under recall 24V785 still need this new remedy. For a repair already paid out of pocket, contact Triumph customer service about reimbursement under Triumph's April 2024 General Reimbursement Program and keep repair invoices or other documentation ready for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 11, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 18, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 18, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 19, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V078?
Recall 26V078 covers 8,849 2022-2024 Triumph motorcycles with wiring between the alternator and main harness connector that can short circuit and overheat. Overheated wiring increases crash or fire risk. Triumph dealers replace the connector setup with a single in-line crimped connector solution for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Triumph motorcycle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 26V078. If it is included, call a franchised Triumph dealer and reference recall number 26V078 or Triumph recall SRAN 641. 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 dealers will perform this connector repair free of charge. The remedy replaces the current connector body with a single in-line crimped connector solution for the three alternator wires.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overheated wiring that increases the chance of a crash or fire. The issue is in the wiring between the alternator and main harness connector. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Triumph dealer repair and ask the dealer how to handle the motorcycle before your appointment.
What if my Triumph was already repaired under recall 24V785?
It still needs the new repair if your VIN is included in recall 26V078. Triumph says motorcycles previously repaired under recall 24V785 need this new remedy performed. Check your VIN, then ask a franchised Triumph dealer to complete the updated connector repair for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V078000 |
|---|---|
| Triumph customer service | 1-678-854-2010 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V078 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V078000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →