2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
The 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 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 SUSPENSION, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050, potentially affecting up to 8,460 vehicles.
Recall 09V378000 — SUSPENSION
| 2,849 vehicles affected
Defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.
View full details →Recall 07V562000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 3,698 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
Consequence: REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Recall 06V465000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 1,913 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR DRAG LINK-THROUGH BOLT MAY BEND AND, IF NOT REPLACED OR OVERLOADED, MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE REAR MUDGUARD.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HIGHER GRADE NUT THAN THE ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT AND A SINGLE-THROUGH SLEEVE (THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INCLUDED 3 SEPARATE SLEEVES). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MARCH 27TH, 2009 MY MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED MAXIMALLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY DURING A TURN ONE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE. DURING THE EVENT THE ASPHALT WAS DRY AND CLEAN AND THERE WERE NO OTHER INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE BACK TIRE BEGAN SPINNING AND THE FRONT TIRE LIFTED OFF OF THE GROUND DESPITE MY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND LEANING ON THE FRONT WHEEL. IT ALL HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY AND I WAS LEFT IN THE HIGHWAY WHILE MY MOTORCYCLE DROVE ONTO THE SIDEWALK WITHOUT ME. I SUFFERED ROAD RASH AND BRUISES ON MY LEFT SIDE (IT WAS A LEFT TURN) AND MY BEST ARMANI SUIT WAS SHREDDED. PRIOR TO THIS EVENT THE BIKE HAD ALWAYS RUN RICH, AND THE STEPPER MOTOR HAD FAILED A FEW MONTHS PRIOR. AFTER GETTING THE BIKE BACK I STILL NOTICED SOME SURGING BUT NOTHING AS SEVERE AS WHAT HAPPENED ON MARCH 27TH. AFTER THE CRASH I DID SOME STUDYING OF TRIUMPH THROTTLE ISSUES AND ASKED THE SHOP TO REPLACE MY THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR. AFTER THE CRASH, AND THE PRIMARILY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO THE BIKE I GOT THE BIKE BACK BUT NOTICED THAT THE SURGING REMAINED. I DROVE IT VERY CAREFULLY (ESPECIALLY IN TURNS) FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MORE MILES BUT THE IGNITION QUALITY CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE TO THE POINT WHERE MY MPG DROPPED BELOW 20, THE BIKE WAS SMOKING AND BUCKING, AND HAD DIFFICULTY IDLING. WHILE THE STEPPER MOTOR APPARENTLY DIED AGAIN, REPLACING IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE SURGING. FINALLY IN NOVEMBER THE SHOP AGREED TO GO COMPLETELY THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THEY FOUND THAT THE 25 PIN CONNECTOR TO THE MAIN COMPUTER (ECM) HAD BECOME LOOSE. I WOULD HOPE THAT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR THIS CONNECTOR TO WORK ITSELF LOOSE WITH NORMAL VIBRATION SO I SUSPECT THE CONNECTOR SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY NOT PROPERLY SECURED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDS ME AT FAULT IN THE CRASH UNTIL I GET A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH ADMITTING FAULT, WHICH SO FAR THEY HAVE DECLINED TO DO. THIS IS MY FIRST "AT FAULT" ACCIDENT IN MY 25 YEARS OF FULL TIME MOTORCYCLE RIDING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMTCOM01 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SB-397 — SUSPENSION:REAR
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE: DRAG LINK TO DROP LINK BOLT, DRAG LINK TO FRAME BOLT AND DROP LINK TO REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BOLT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE BOLTS FRACTURING. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
- 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 — 0 complaints
- 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 (current)
- 2007 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 — 0 complaints
- 2008 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 — 0 complaints
- 2009 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050 — 0 complaints
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