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Triumph Motorcycles Recalls Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard

Recall date: Sept. 10, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.

What's recalled

This recall involves 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles. The motorcycles have a Jet Black/Pure White color scheme. Affected models are TF450-C, TF450-E, TF450-X and TF450RC Edition. The range of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) is XXXXXXXXXXXCD4981 to and including XXXXXXXXXXXCP1597. The VIN is located on the vehicle identification plate on the left side of the steering head. Consumers can check if their VIN is included in this recall at https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/owners/recalls.

The risk

The engine rocker arm on the recalled motorcycles can seize or stick and the exhaust valves can remain open or break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. The firm has received 12 reports of a seized or sticking exhaust rocker shaft or damage to the exhaust valves that will result in a progressive decrease in engine performance. One injury, including a broken bone, has been reported.

Who's affected

Units: About 1,560 (In addition, about 171 were sold in Canada), according to CPSC. Sold at: Authorized Triumph Motorcycle Dealers from January 2025 through July 2026 for between $10,000 and $15,000.

Compared with

Triumph Motorcycles has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

No earlier CPSC recalls by Triumph Motorcycles in records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Consumers should stop using 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles immediately and contact Triumph Motorcycles for a free repair. Consumers can check if their VIN is included in this recall at https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/owners/recalls. Consumers with recalled motorcycles should contact their local authorized Triumph Motorcycle dealer who will inspect the engine and replace the cylinder head free of charge.

CPSC's notice, word for word

Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: Triumph Motorcycles toll-free at 888-284-6288 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at tma.aftersales@triumphmotorcycles.com or online at https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/owners/recalls or www.triumphmotorcycles.com and click “Owners” at the top of the page, then click "Recalls" for more information.

Check it yourself
CPSC recall number26763
Recall dateSept. 10, 2026
CompanyTriumph Motorcycles
Products2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles
Product typeMotorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Remedy offeredRepair
ImporterTriumph Motorcycles America Ltd., of Atlanta, Georgia
Manufactured inThailand

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice