Model year record

2006 Triumph Sprint ST recalls & problems

The 2006 Triumph Sprint ST has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicAug 23, 2006

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 06V315000674 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-ROTATION STOP BOLT ON THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY SHEAR ALLOWING THE CALIPER TO CONTACT THE SWING ARM.
Risk: DAMAGE TO THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND SWING ARM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.

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*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Caliper	1	0	0	0	—
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
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY BIKE IS SWELLING VISIBLY. ON LINE OTHERS ON THE TRIUMPH FORUM ARE ALSO COMPLAINING OF THIS. PROBABLY DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE FUEL. I AM CONCERNED THE TANK WILL SWELL UNTIL RUPTURE AND THEM POSSIBLY A FIRE. *TR
Dec 30, 2008 · 6,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
FRONT BRAKES ARE LOSING EFFECTIVENESS AFTER TWO MONTHS OF NORMAL USE. FRONT BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HAS INCREASED TO THE POINT THAT I AM UNABLE TO GENERATE ENOUGH BRAKING FORCE IN AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION. PROBLEM IS PERSISTENT AND ONGOING. *JB
Sep 1, 2006 · 1,000 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.