2000 Triumph Sprint RS problems

What is wrong

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V156000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel sender.

Recall number 00V312000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive chains.

Recall number 00V043000 · Recall details

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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