2026 Triumph Trident 800 recall: Insufficient Illumination from Headlight Low Beam/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: March 27, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain 2026 Trident 800 motorcycles. During pre-delivery inspection (PDI), the diagnostic tool may have loaded an incorrect headlight low beam configuration, causing the low beams to illuminate improperly. As such, these motorcycles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Insufficient illumination from the headlight low beam can reduce rider visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
258 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Triumph Trident 800.
- Compared with
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
30 earlier NHTSA recalls by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 11, 2026 2022-2024 Triumph Bonneville T100, 2022-2024 Triumph Bonneville T120, 2022-2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black and 7 more models recall: Alternator Wiring May Short and Overheat
- Aug. 19, 2025 2024-2025 Triumph Daytona 660 recall: Engine Failure (agency record)
- March 4, 2025 Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recall: Rear Turn Signals Too Close to Tail Lights (agency record)
- Oct. 21, 2024 Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recall: Alternator Wiring May Short and Overheat (agency record)
- March 6, 2024 Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recall: Engine May Overheat and Leak Coolant (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 643. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Triumph Trident 800 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V195000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 258 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SRAN 643 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record