Triumph Motorcycles recall: Cylinder head replacement
- What's wrong
- The exhaust rocker shaft can seize or stick causing the exhaust valves to remain open or break leading to a progressive decrease in engine performance. Affected motorcycles can experience a progressive decrease in engine performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- What to do
- Contact a Triumph Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. Triumph authorised repairer will replace the affected cylinder head assembly with an updated component at no cost to the owner.
What’s wrong
The exhaust rocker shaft can seize or stick causing the exhaust valves to remain open or break leading to a progressive decrease in engine performance. Affected motorcycles can experience a progressive decrease in engine performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Triumph authorised repairer will replace the affected cylinder head assembly with an updated component at no cost to the owner.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF450-X | 19 Feb 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 66 |
| TF450-E | 11 Feb 2025 | 1 Nov 2025 | 140 |
| TF450-C | 26 Mar 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 | 4 |
| TF450-RC EDITION | 4 Oct 2024 | 24 Mar 2025 | 86 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 21 September 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.