1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
The 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH, potentially affecting up to 297 vehicles.
Recall 97V164000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 297 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT IMPACT, WELD FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE MAIN FRAME IN THE HEAD STOCK AREA.
Consequence: THIS MAIN FRAME SHOULD NOT FRACTURE BUT BEND AFTER AN IMPACT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FRAMES WITH NEWLY MANUFACTURED FRAMES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHECKED OIL, OIL WAS FINE. THE BIKE WOULD NOT RESTART (TRIUMPH 900 1997 MOTOR CYCLE). *NLM
TRUIMPH THUNDERBIRD 1997, THE CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FRAME OF VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY A POLISHED FINISHED, HOWEVER THE ONE REPLACEMED UNDER RECALL IS NOT POLISHED.
Safety Rating for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMT-TB179-1Augus — SEATS
Technical Bulletin 179 addressed 12 service items. Technical Bulletin addressed service items for Dual Seat and Single Seat Configurations, Cylinder Head Valve Guide Wear, Fuel Tank Removal and Installation, Fuel Gauge and Range to Empty Strategy, Calibration Downloading, Instrument Calibration Download Flow Chart, Replacement Chassis ECM Set up Flow Chart,...
SMT-TN170-01Dece — POWER TRAIN
Technical News 170 addressed 12 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Technical News 170 provides instructions that apply to Dryseal Plugs, Headstock Bearing Grease, Switch Housing Fixings, Oil and Water Pump Bolts Tightening sequence, Upper and Lower Yoke Fixings, Rear Reflector Bracket Fixings, Front Frok Installation, Licence...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
- 1995 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 3 complaints
- 1996 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 3 complaints
- 1997 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH (current)
- 1998 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 10 complaints
- 1999 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 0 complaints
- 2000 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 2 complaints
- 2001 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 0 complaints
- 2002 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH — 0 complaints
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- 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 TT600 — 21 total complaints
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE — 19 total complaints