2003 Triumph Speedmaster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster. Newest first.
On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. this could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-volt electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.
Remedy
Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. the cable will be re-positioned. the recall began november 20, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle IS dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. Owner notification began on december 31, 2003. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Amended:correction. I wrecked my 2003 triumph speedmaster in october 2003. The drag bars on the front puts a rider forward over the gas tank. The front shocks are too weak for the massive dual front brakes and the front springs give too much and travel about 8" pushing the driver over the…
Amended:correction. I wrecked my 2003 triumph speedmaster in october 2003. The drag bars on the front puts a rider forward over the gas tank. The front shocks are too weak for the massive dual front brakes and the front springs give too much and travel about 8" pushing the driver over the handlebars. I fell and broke 2 ribs and the engine kept running and it tore up the engine. Triumph wouldn't fix the engine under warranty because I fell on the bike and I had to pay the 2650.00 engine repair myself. These bikes have a design flaw in that it keeps running when fallen over and,the travel on the front shocks must be at least 8" with the too powerful front dual brakes. The geometry of the bike pushes the larger rider over the handlebars because of the force created by the diving front end with the driver over the gas tank because of the drag bars. It IS a poor and defective design.this IS a date correction from an original complaint. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
2003 triumph speedmaster weak shocks on the front nose dive and travel over 8 inches with the powerful dual front brakes. The drag bars on the front put the rider up over the gas tank. When hitting the powerful brakes it puts the rider in the position of being on a downwards slope and if he weighs…
2003 triumph speedmaster weak shocks on the front nose dive and travel over 8 inches with the powerful dual front brakes. The drag bars on the front put the rider up over the gas tank. When hitting the powerful brakes it puts the rider in the position of being on a downwards slope and if he weighs over 200 pounds gravity pushes the driver forward over the handllbars as he's traveling downhill based on the geometry of the bike.i went over the handlebars and broke two ribs at a 2MPH emergency stop.also, the bike has no kill switch and it keeps running and it damaged the left bearing on the engine.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011144Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11008179Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11006921Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11005458Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11005456Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11005455Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11003732Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11003730Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11000794Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10253644Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10253642Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10252943Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10251740Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10249307Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10247139Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10239437Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
- 10239435Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10236782Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and Encapsulated Fixings.
- 10236781Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10236780Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10236313Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10231157Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10231156Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10231150Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10228576Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10228572Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10228571Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10212877Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
- 10212876Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models.
- 10212078Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10210482Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10197378Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2021-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10192919Mudgaurd alignment, sump, crankcase breather bolts, sump plug sealing washer, seat lock, drivebelt tension, reflector mounting o-rings, water inlet cover bolt and water outlet cover bolt, bleeding the brakes, and front inner wheel, inner tube and valve.
- 10186191Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10182506Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10181210Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10175253Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10173770Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10172477Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10172476Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
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