Model year record

2000 Triumph Sprint ST recalls & problems

The 2000 Triumph Sprint ST has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineApr 7, 2004

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V15600018,998 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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 trainNov 2, 2001

Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 01V3390003,427 vehicles

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, gasolineOct 11, 2000

Storage

Recall 00V3120001,929 vehicles

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.

SuspensionFeb 16, 2000

Suspension

Recall 00V043000137 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN SIDE PLATE WAS NOT HARDENED CORRECTLY.
Risk: THIS CHAIN COULD FRACTURE CAUSING A LOSS OF DRIVE TO THE REAR WHEEL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	2	0	0	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND NOW SEAT DOESN'T SNAP ONTO BACK BRACKET.ALSO PAINT BUBBLED ON SURFACE OF TANK.
May 19, 2017
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
NHTSA#00-V-312-000; MOTORCYCLES. A FUEL LEAK COULD OCCUR FROM FUEL LEVER SENDER LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Jun 10, 2003
Fuel system, gasoline1 injury
I HAVE A TRIUMPH SPRINT ST ([XXX]) IT WAS AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V312000. THE RECALL WAS DONE AND IT DID HAVE A FUEL LEAK. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD CONSTANT RECURRING FUEL LEAKS. THE THIRD FUEL LEAK OCCURRED ON AUG 31, 2002 AND NOW A TEXAS LEMON LAW HEARING IS PENDING. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE FOR THE LAST TIME SEPT 3, 2002 AND INFORMED THEM THAT I WAS NO LONGER INTERESTED IN RISKING MY LIFE. I WILL BE SENDING A COPY OF ALL THE PAPER WORK INVOLVING THIS CASE. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 31, 2002 · 600 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKSClosedLed to recall 04V156000
TRIUMPH RESPONDED TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. IN ADDITION TO THE MY2000-2002 TRIUMPH DAYTONA AND SPRINT MODELS, TRIUMPH IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL MODELS THAT WERE BUILT WITH THE SAME FUEL LINE FITTINGS:2000-2003 TT600, 2002-2004 SPEED FOUR, 2004 DAYTONA 600, 1997-2004 DAYTONA T595 & 955, 1997-2004 SPEED TRIPLE 855 & 955, 2000-2004 SPRINT RS 955, 1999-2004 SPRINT ST 955, AND 1999-2004 TIGER 855 & 955.THE MAJORITYOF THESE MOTORCYCLES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.A MODIFIED CONNECTOR WAS INTRODUCED LATE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2003, WHICH DOES NOT APPEAR TO EXHIBIT THE DEFECT. MOTORCYCLES BUILT AFTER THE MODIFICATION WILL NOT BE RECALLED.TRIUMPH IDENTIFIED 13 UNITED STATES AND 6 UK COMPLAINTS.ONE US COMPLAINT APPEARED TO BE RELATED TO A POSSIBLE CRASH WHERE LEAKING FUEL CAUSED A LOSS OF TRACTION. AFTER ODI'S REVIEW OF TRIUMPH'SDOCUMENTS, FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION…
PE03053 · opened Nov 20, 2003 · closed Apr 2, 2004