2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
The 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS, potentially affecting up to 24,354 vehicles.
Recall 04V156000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18,998 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Recall 01V339000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
| 3,427 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V312000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 1,929 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A FUEL LEAK COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL LEVER SENDER LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPRINT RS
- 2000 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS — 4 complaints
- 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS (current)
- 2002 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS — 0 complaints
- 2003 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS — 0 complaints
- 2004 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS — 3 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