2001 Triumph Sprint RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprint RS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sprint RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 154 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Triumph Sprint RS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 154 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Triumph Sprint RS recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Problem: 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.
Risk: This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.
Fix: 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 at 678-854-2010.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.
Risk: If this condition occurs in the presence of an ignition source, possibly could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel line fitting leaks (PE03053) — opened Nov 20, 2003, closed Apr 2, 2004, led to recall 04V156000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Triumph Sprint RS years
← 2000 Sprint RS · 2002 Sprint RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sprint RS | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Sprint RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Sprint RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 Sprint RS | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprint RS model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.