2001 Triumph Sprint ST Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprint ST years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST. That is the most of any Sprint ST model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Triumph Sprint ST 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 | 4 | 67% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 41,425 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Triumph Sprint ST recalls (4)
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.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
Risk: This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 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 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.
Plastic gas tank has expanded. Likely due to ethanol in fuel causing water absorption in plastic. Tank is very difficult to install after removal. Stress on tank because of improper fit could cause cracks and leaks. *tr
Fuel tank was removed from motorcycle to install a new throttle cable. When fuel tank was reinstalled, the mounting holes for the fuel tank no longer lined up, the fuel tank didn't fit between the frame rails and to mount the fuel tank a considerable amount of pressure needed to be applied to force…
Starter cross shaft outboard support bearings in transmission and crankcase. Intake/exhaust valves beyond minimum lash, caused by faulty engine ecu. Faulty ecu, can not be "read" or accessed by factory diagnostic tool , creating excessive exhaust heat burning holes in bodywork, possible fires and…
Fuel quick-disconnect failure. On a triumph sprint st. This part failed and was required to be replaced.*ak
Plastic, quick-connect fuel fitting at the gas tank cracked and was leaking large amounts of fuel down the back side of the engine, along wiring, and straight on to the exhaust. *la
Other Triumph Sprint ST years
← 2000 Sprint ST · 2002 Sprint ST →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sprint ST | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Sprint ST | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Sprint ST | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Sprint ST | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Sprint ST | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Sprint ST | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Sprint ST | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 Sprint ST | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 Sprint ST | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprint ST model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.