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Triumph Sprint RS problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2000–2004: 4 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

20002001200220032004

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
200043
200131
200210
200310
200413

What owners complain about (all years)

Fuel/Propulsion System4
Fuel System, Gasoline3

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #04V156000 · 2004 · 18,998 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.

Risk: Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the connector. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Power Train #01V339000 · 2001 · 3,427 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the clutch control cable can fray and fail. the barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore, thereby stressing the inner cable.

Risk: This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch cable. owner notificationbegan january 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

Fuel System, Gasoline #00V312000 · 2000 · 1,929 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. a fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.

Risk: If this condition occurs in the presence of an ignition source, possibly could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender.

Suspension #00V043000 · 2000 · 137 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the final drive chain side plate was not hardened correctly.

Risk: This chain could fracture causing a loss of drive to the rear wheel.

Fix: Dealers will replace the drive chains.

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