2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 2 Thruxton 1200R model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiringApr 15, 2019
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory fairing kits, part numbers A9708301, A9708412, A9938255, A9938257, A9938265, A9938267, A9938323, and A9938325 sold for accessory installation on 2016-2018 Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R, Thruxton 1200 Dual Seat and Thruxton 1200R Dual Seat motorcycles. Insufficient clearance for the wiring may result in damage to the harnesses causing a loss of headlights, turn signals or possibly a stall.
An engine stall or a loss of the headlight or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire covering (conduits) free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN566.
Campaign 19E029000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
1 report, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, Jul 13, 2019
SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER BACKLIGHTING MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY IN CONTRAST TO THE BRIGHT CENTER DISPLAY. ON DARK OR DIMLY LIT ROADS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE USELESS.