2026 Triumph Trident 800 Recalled For Wrong Headlight Configuration
Low beams may not be set up properly for markets without daytime running lights
Triumph is recalling 2026 Trident 800 models in the U.S. because their headlights may not have been properly set up for the North American market. The recall affects 258 units in the U.S., though Triumph estimates only 16% of them may be afflicted with the issue. We expect a recall to come in Canada.
The issue comes down to a difference in market regulations. Specifically, while daytime running lights (DRL) are mandated on motorcycles in markets such as Europe, they are not required for North American models. This is because U.S. and Canadian regulations already require all headlights to be on when a vehicle is running, already serving the same function as a DRL. As such, Triumph opted not to include DRL for models bound for the North America, a decision that is fairly common in the industry.
The problem is that some Trident 800 models in North America were set up at the dealership during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) with a software configuration set up for DRL. This may cause the low beams to remain off on some Tridents, because the system is expecting DRL to be on.
Triumph North America first received reports of low beam problems on March 9. The next day, Triumph concluded the issue was caused by the version of the Triumph Diagnostic Tool software in use at the time. On March 17, Triumph released an updated version for models in Canada and the U.S. with the correct settings for the low beam.
Dealers will update the software on affected Trident 800 models with the latest version, and check that the headlights will work correctly.
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The low beam on my ‘25 Street Triple was set very high from the factory. So much so that many other drivers flashed their high beams at me while on my way home from the dealership. It was an easy adjustment once I got home.
"The problem is that some Trident 800 models in North America were set up at the dealership during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) with a software configuration set up for DRL."
"The problem is that some Trident 800 models in North America were set up at the dealership during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) with a software configuration instead of a screwdriver and a piece of tape on the wall."
Fixed it.