1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
The 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE, potentially affecting up to 375 vehicles.
Recall 97V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 375 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE DOES NOT FULLY SEAL THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RUBBER SEAL WITH A REVISED SEAL THAT HAS METAL INSERTS SO THE PLATE CANNOT BE OVERTORQUED AND TO MORE EVENLY SPREAD THE LOAD ACROSS THE FACE OF THE SEAL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE. 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
THE PLASTIC FITTING AROUND THE FUEL TANK KEPT BREAKING ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC FITTING. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1997 TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE (current)
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