NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Triumph Sprint RS Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Triumph Sprint RS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 Sprint RS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Triumph Sprint RS owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS, describing incidents dated October 16, 2002.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10030760 · Filed August 4, 2003
I BOUGHT THE STATED MOTORCYCLE ON 16 OCT 2002, AS A NEW LEFTOVER VEHICLE WITH -0- MILES, ON THE WAY HOME, ON THAT SAME DAY, FROM THE DEALERSHIP, WITH 154 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, A FUEL CONNECTOR BROKE PUMPING GASOLINE DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO CYCLE RIDERS SUZUKI OF…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 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.

Preliminary Evaluation PE03-053: FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKS
Closed April 2, 2004
- Recall 04V-156

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10030760

Incident: October 16, 2002 · Filed: August 4, 2003

I BOUGHT THE STATED MOTORCYCLE ON 16 OCT 2002, AS A NEW LEFTOVER VEHICLE WITH -0- MILES, ON THE WAY HOME, ON THAT SAME DAY, FROM THE DEALERSHIP, WITH 154 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, A FUEL CONNECTOR BROKE PUMPING GASOLINE DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO CYCLE RIDERS SUZUKI OF ORLANDO,FLA.,AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OF TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE, AND THEY REPAIRED THE M.C. UNDER WARRANTEE. I COMPLETED MY JOURNEY WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS.*AK

Other Triumph Sprint RS model years

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