Triumph Recalls TF450 Motorcycles After Engine Failures and Crash InjuryMen's FitnessLakshan WeeraratneFri, September 11, 2026 at 7:38 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleTriumph Recalls TF450 Motorcycles After Engine Failures and Crash InjuryAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the engine rocker arm can seize or stick. The exhaust valves may consequently remain open or break, causing a progressive decline in engine performance.Triumph has received 12 reports involving seized or sticking rocker shafts or damaged exhaust valves. One rider suffered a broken bone, the agency said.Which Triumph motorcycles are recalled?The recall covers certain 2025 and 2026 motorcycles in the following variants:AdvertisementAdvertisementTF450-CTF450-ETF450-XTF450RC EditionThe motorcycles have a Jet Black and Pure White color scheme. Affected VINs range from numbers ending in CD4981 through CP1597. The VIN plate is located on the left side of the steering head.The recalled motorcycles were sold through authorized Triumph dealers from January 2025 through July 2026 for between $10,000 and $15,000.What owners should doOwners should stop riding the motorcycles immediately and enter their VIN using Triumph's online recall checker.Anyone with an affected motorcycle should contact an authorized Triumph dealer. The dealer will inspect the engine and replace the cylinder head free of charge.AdvertisementAdvertisementOwners can also contact Triumph Motorcycles at 888-284-6288, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.The recall does not cover every TF450 motorcycle, so owners should confirm eligibility using the complete VIN rather than relying on the model name alone.This story was originally published by Men's Fitness on Sep 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Fitness as a Preferred Source by clicking here.