Failure of main power lead from ignition switch caused complete electrical power failure including engine ignition and lighting system. This power lead breaks from being flexed back and forth as the motorcycle is steered. Insufficient slack is allowed in the wiring harness causing the wires to bend sharply where tied with a cable tie.
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Recalls 1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V339000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel line fitting leaks
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.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i 75
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-12.1 and dealers should begin using...
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- Technical Bulletin 255 provides instructions that applies to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-11 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-10 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-09.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-09 and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-08 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice advising of Dealer TOL platform impacting the latest Diagnostic software download
- Dealer notice advising the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-07 and dealers should begin...
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Questions about the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i
Is the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i, close to a typical Daytona 955i model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Triumph Daytona 955i have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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