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2001 Triumph Speed Triple Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Triumph Speed Triple has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Triumph Speed Triple owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, describing incidents dated October 5, 2003 to May 15, 2014.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10644329 · Filed

    WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE , I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR

  • ODI #10073415 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS TANK BROKE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB

  • ODI #10042335 · Filed

    IN DECEMBER 2002 THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE UNDER RECALL# 01V339000 CONCERNING THE CLUTCH CABLE. ON 10/5/2003, 1500 MILES LATER, THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A BUY BACK. *SC *JB

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TRIUMPH/FUEL CONNECTORS

NHTSA #04V156000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported April 7, 2004 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD

Potentially affected: 18,998 vehicles

Owners notified July 30, 2004 · Vehicles built July 1, 1997 – June 24, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

TRIUMPH/REAR WHEEL BEARING

NHTSA #02V242000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported September 10, 2002 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES

Potentially affected: 1,557 vehicles

Owners notified September 19, 2002 · Vehicles built March 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

TRIUMPH/CLUTCH CABLE

NHTSA #01V339000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly — Pedal/Hand Lever(MOTORCYCLE) · NHTSA notice

Reported November 2, 2001 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES

Potentially affected: 3,427 vehicles

Owners notified January 25, 2002 · Vehicles built May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Triumph Speed Triple model years

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