Triumph Sprint St 2002
Model Sprint St made in 2002 by Triumph got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, wheels.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V156000 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | from 08/20/1998 to 08/26/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 18998 | 07/30/2004 | ODI | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 04/07/2004 | 04/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the connector. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V242000 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES | from 03/01/2001 to 03/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1557 | 09/19/2002 | MFR | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 09/10/2002 | 09/16/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 01011901 | 10019031 | Crank cover modification. triumph. *tt | 02/09/2006 | ||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TN-111 | 10/19/2009 | 10032487 | Triumph motorcycles: workshop technicians and relevant staff are aware of contents for repair. this edition-cylinder head; carb adapter and efi adapter; headstock bearings; license plate bracket; front brake disc; headlight rim; starter s | 04/05/2010 | |
| 85 | 03/01/2006 | 10019987 | Technical news concerning triumph motorcycles. *ak | 05/18/2006 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 368 | 07/01/2005 | 10020108 | Stud - right-hand side inner frame. triumph. *tt | 07/21/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| SB-397 | 10/01/2008 | 10026427 | Triumph motorcycle: drag link to drop link bolt, drag link to frame bolt and drop link to rear suspension unit bolt, which could result in the bolts fracturing. *pe | 10/28/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TN-111 | 10/19/2009 | 10032487 | Triumph motorcycles: workshop technicians and relevant staff are aware of contents for repair. this edition-cylinder head; carb adapter and efi adapter; headstock bearings; license plate bracket; front brake disc; headlight rim; starter s | 04/05/2010 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 09012005 | 09/01/2005 | 10018150 | Throttle position sensor inner o-ring. daytona 955i, sprint st 955i, sprint rs, speed triple 955i (all 2002 model year and onwards). *nm | 12/15/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE03053 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | 11/20/2003 | 04/02/2004 | FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKS | 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 of relevant facts with triumph, they made the decision to conduct the recall.the recalled vehicles will have the plastic fuel connectors replaced with a similarly designed aluminum connector. this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 8936 | 1 | 04/10/2002 |
| Fuel leak due to cracked fitting on 2002 triumph sprint st motorcycle. this problem appears to be endemic on this and similar models from triumph. *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 748 | 1 | 07/14/2002 |
| Fuel fittings cracked and leaking. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/27/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer contacted dlr regarding recall remedy 02v242000. dlr stated having problems obtaining parts from mfr due to mfr requesting upfront payment. consumer has attempted to contact mfr directly w/no resolution. nlm | |||