IllustrationShifter mechanism has failed suddenly and permanently for the third time. It was repaired under warranty the first two times.
2016 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black A3
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
2 reportsTHERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMA…
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THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BAR END CAP AND THE THROTTLE GRIP. WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH OR THE HEATED GRIPS ARE TURNED ON THE GRIPS EXPAND, AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS CRUISE CONTROL. THE GRIPS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STAY WIDE OPEN. THE BIKE IS A T-120 BLACK WHICH COMES WITH HEATED GRIPS STANDARD. ATTACHED ARE TWO IMAGES. ONE SHOWS MY BIKE WITH NO GAP BETWEEN THE END CAP AND GRIP; THE OTHER IS A BIKE ON A DEALERS SHOWROOM FLOOR.
Official recalls
117V035000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Jan 16, 2017
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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