2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
The 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST, potentially affecting up to 969 vehicles.
Recall 05V276000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 969 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.
Consequence: A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PLASTIC GAS TANK IS STARTING TO DEFORM, I BELIEVE DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE GAS. I'M WORRIED IT WILL BE COME A SAFETY ISSUE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE SEALING SURFACES TO WARP AND LEAK. *TR
OUR BRAKES ARE VERY SPONGY. IN SOME INSTANCES THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE HANDLE BAR BEFORE THE BRAKES SHOW ANY SIGNIFICANT SIGN OF STOPPING. IF YOU PUMP UP THE LEVER THE BREAKS ACT MUCH FASTER. SHOULDN'T NEED TO PUMP THE BRAKES. ALSO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION AS WELL. LINK HTTP://WWW.SPORT-TOURING.NET/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=89222 IT WAS SUGGESTED WE FILL OUT THIS FORM. I'M DOING MY PART TO MAKE THIS MOTORCYCLE SAFE FOR EVERYONE. *JB
OUR BRAKES ARE VERY SPONGY. IN SOME INSTANCES THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE HANDLE BAR BEFORE THE BRAKES SHOW ANY SIGNIFICANT SIGN OF STOPPING. IF YOU PUMP UP THE LEVER THE BREAKS ACT MUCH FASTER. SHOULDN'T NEED TO PUMP THE BRAKES. ALSO MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION AS WELL. LINK HTTP://WWW.SPORT-TOURING.NET/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=89222 IT WAS SUGGESTED WE FILL OUT THIS FORM. I'M DOING MY PART TO MAKE THIS MOTORCYCLE SAFE FOR EVERYONE. *JB
AFTER ABOUT 3 MONTHS, MY FRONT BRAKES HAVE TO BE PUMPED UP TO BE USED OR THE LEVER WILL COME ALL THE WAY TO THE GRIP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES TO HAVE THE BRAKES FIXED. I HAVE PAID TO HAVE NEW BRAKE LINES INSTALLED AND STILL THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ATTEMPTED TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE AND HAD TO PUMP IT BEFORE THERE WAS ANY EFFECT. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET. *NM
BROKEN SPOKES IN FRONT AND REAR WHEEL. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPRINT ST
- 2000 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 3 complaints
- 2001 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 11 complaints
- 2002 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 3 complaints
- 2003 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 1 complaint
- 2004 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 0 complaints
- 2005 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST (current)
- 2006 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 2 complaints
- 2007 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 1 complaint
- 2010 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST — 0 complaints
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- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — 19 total complaints