Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V163000 Reported March 21, 2016

Fuel may leak into fuel pump harness

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. · Electrical System · 5,939 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V163000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
5,939
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 21, 2016
Completion Rate
84.51

Defect Summary

Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2016 street twin motorcycles manufactured september 7, 2015, to november 21, 2015. the wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump harness and replace it as needed, based on its batch number, free of charge. the recall began april 2016. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 16V163000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V163000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V163000?

NHTSA recall 16V163000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on March 21, 2016. It addresses: Fuel may leak into fuel pump harness. The recall affects approximately 5,939 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V163000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.