2001 Triumph Sprint ST
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. owner notification began september 19, 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 1-678-854-2010.
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 and remedy
Risk
This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. a fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs in the presence of an ignition source, possibly could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel sender.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Plastic gas tank has expanded. Likely due to ethanol in fuel causing water absorption in plastic. Tank IS very difficult to install after removal. Stress on tank because of improper fit could cause cracks and leaks. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank was removed from motorcycle to install a new throttle cable. when fuel tank was reinstalled, the mounting holes for the fuel tank no longer lined up, the fuel tank didn't fit between the frame rails and to mount the fuel tank a considerable amount of pressure needed to be applied to…
Fuel tank was removed from motorcycle to install a new throttle cable. when fuel tank was reinstalled, the mounting holes for the fuel tank no longer lined up, the fuel tank didn't fit between the frame rails and to mount the fuel tank a considerable amount of pressure needed to be applied to force the mounting holes to line up. this puts the whole tank under severe stress and could cause leaks. the next time it IS removed, I do not believe the tank will go back into the motorcycle. this seems to be a common problem with any of the plastic tanks due to ethanol fuel that IS required here in the us on many makes/models of the motorcycles.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Manual transmission
Starter cross shaft outboard support bearings in transmission and crankcase. intake/exhaust valves beyond minimum lash, caused by faulty engine ecu. faulty ecu, can not be "read" or accessed by factory diagnostic tool , creating excessive exhaust heat burning holes in bodywork, possible…
Starter cross shaft outboard support bearings in transmission and crankcase. intake/exhaust valves beyond minimum lash, caused by faulty engine ecu. faulty ecu, can not be "read" or accessed by factory diagnostic tool , creating excessive exhaust heat burning holes in bodywork, possible fires and burning legs of rider. dealer will only agree to customer payment of complete overhaul and replacement of faulty ecu which has had this problem since new. Estimates exceed vehicle value. certified letters, phone calls and emails to north american distributor go unanswered. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Power train › Clutch assembly · Tires
Defective fuel fitting on 2001 955 sprint s/t started leaking.*mr dealer was notified. *cb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel quick-disconnect failure. On a triumph sprint st. This part failed and was required to be replaced.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Plastic, quick-connect fuel fitting at the gas tank cracked and was leaking large amounts of fuel down the back side of the engine, along wiring, and straight on to the exhaust. *La
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line fitting leaks
Triumph responded to odi's information request on february 23, 2004. In addition to the my2000-2002 triumph daytona and sprint models, triumph identified the following additional models that were built with the same fuel line fittings:2000-2003 tt600, 2002-2004 speed four, 2004 daytona 600, 1997-2004 daytona T595 &…
Triumph responded to odi's information request on february 23, 2004. In addition to the my2000-2002 triumph daytona and sprint models, triumph identified the following additional models that were built with the same fuel line fittings:2000-2003 tt600, 2002-2004 speed four, 2004 daytona 600, 1997-2004 daytona T595 & 955, 1997-2004 speed triple 855 & 955, 2000-2004 sprint RS 955, 1999-2004 sprint st 955, and 1999-2004 tiger 855 & 955.the majorityof these motorcycles will be included in the recall.a modified connector was introduced late in calendar year 2003, which does not appear to exhibit the defect. Motorcycles built after the modification will not be recalled.triumph identified 13 united states and 6 uk complaints.one us complaint appeared to be related to a possible crash where leaking fuel caused a loss of traction. After odi's review of triumph'sdocuments, followed by a discussion of relevant facts with triumph, they made the decision to conduct the recall.the recalled vehicles will have the plastic fuel connectors replaced with a similarly designed aluminum connector. This investigation IS closed.
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.
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- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 10170558Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing.
- 10170557Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
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