Triumph Motorcycles America is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 TF 250-X motorcycles due to an issue with the plastic used in the switch cube on the right handlebar. What's the problem? This plastic apparently reacts badly when exposed to brake fluid, which is a problem given its proximity to the brake reservoir.
If exposed to brake fluid, the plastic used in making the right switch cube may crack. This could, in turn, cause a short circuit, which could cause the motorcycle to unexpectedly start. For obvious reasons, this could pose a safety hazard.
Triumph is notifying all registered owners of affected TF 250-X motorcycles directly, and also advises that all owners of these bikes immediately stop riding them, disconnect the battery, and contact their local authorized Triumph Motorcycle dealer regarding this recall.
Authorized Triumph dealers will replace the switchgear cube on affected bikes, free of charge. As of February 20, 2025, Triumph notes that it has received a total of 16 reports of the switchgear cube cracking due to this issue. Of those 16 cracked cubes, a total of seven have resulted in the motorcycles unexpectedly starting.
Affected bikes have VINs between BP6028 and CC7868, and around 690 bikes are believed to be affected in the American market. If you're looking for the VIN on your bike, it's located on the left side of the steering head. Triumph also has a recall VIN checker tool located on its website at this link.
Owners may contact the Triumph Motorcycles America hotline at 888-284-6288 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also email Triumph regarding this recall at tma.aftersales@triumphmotorcycles.com.
This recall was issued via the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and carries a recall number of 25-144. If you are located in a different geographic region, you may want to check with your local safety recall authority to see if a similar recall has been issued for this bike.
