2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
The 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT, potentially affecting up to 483 vehicles.
Recall 13V212000 — POWER TRAIN
| 349 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
Consequence: As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June , 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
View full details →Recall 11V393000 — EQUIPMENT
| 134 vehicles affected
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.
Consequence: IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT.
Safety Rating for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TN 157 1 May — ENGINE
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, torque change, M10 ABS hard line unions, front fork disassembly and assembly, new packing crate...
SMT-TN-139 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A new sliding selector shaft and detent assembly has been introduced on the above models from engine number 563847. The new shaft is secured into the crankcase with E-clips and is not retrofittable. When ordering replacement parts, always refer to EPC.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPRINT GT
- 2010 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT — 0 complaints
- 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT — 7 complaints
- 2012 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT (current)
- 2013 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT — 0 complaints
Other TRIUMPH Models
- TRIUMPH ROCKET III — 39 total complaints
- TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE — 34 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THRUXTON — 33 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 28 total complaints
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 CCM ABS — 22 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH TT600 — 21 total complaints