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2000 Triumph Sprint RS Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Triumph Sprint RS has 4 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 2000 Triumph Sprint RS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Triumph Sprint RS owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, describing incidents dated November 9, 2003 to May 15, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
  • Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11219549 · Filed

    THE FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED AND DEFORMED SIGNIFICANTLY. WHEN REMOVED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TANK REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE TO GET IT REINSTALLED. ALSO, WHEN INSTALLED, THE TANK DOES NOT FIT INTO THE RECESS PROPERLY AND INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBARS IN SHARP RIGHT AND LEFT…

  • ODI #10478339 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE SMELL OF GASOLINE BECAME OVERPOWERING. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED GASOLINE LEAKING INTO THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE…

  • ODI #10045834 · Filed

    FUEL LEAK,BAD FITTING. *AK

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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 November 4, 1999 – 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/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).

TRIUMPH/FUEL LEVER SENDER

NHTSA #00V312000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice

Reported October 11, 2000 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES

Potentially affected: 1,929 vehicles

Owners notified October 20, 2000 · Vehicles built November 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A FUEL LEAK COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL LEVER SENDER LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

TRIUMPH/DRIVE CHAIN SIDE PLATE

NHTSA #00V043000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2000 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES

Potentially affected: 137 vehicles

Owners notified February 22, 2000 · Vehicles built December 1, 1999 – January 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN SIDE PLATE WAS NOT HARDENED CORRECTLY.

Safety consequence

THIS CHAIN COULD FRACTURE CAUSING A LOSS OF DRIVE TO THE REAR WHEEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS.

Notes

TRIUMPH HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Triumph Sprint RS model years

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