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2001 Triumph Sprint RS problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS is fuel and propulsion system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Sprint RS model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
75
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2001 Triumph Sprint RS problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    1

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  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 3

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles affected
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

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Reported November 2, 2001 · 3,427 vehicles affected
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

Fuel system, gasoline: storageReported October 11, 2000 · 1,929 vehicles affected
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

See all 3 recalls for the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS

Defect investigations

Fuel line fitting leaksOpened November 20, 2003, closed April 2, 2004

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 Sprint RS 75

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 75 bulletins for the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS

What 2001 Triumph Sprint RS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Fuel system · 154 miles · CT

I bought the stated motorcycle on 16 oct 2002, as a new leftover vehicle with -0- miles, on the way home, on that same day, from the dealership, with 154 miles on the odometer, a fuel connector broke pumping gasoline down the side of the motorcycle, I had the vehicle towed to cycle riders suzuki of orlando,fla.,an authorized dealer of triumph motorcycle, and they repaired the m.c. Under warrantee. I completed my journey without further problems.

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Questions about the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS

Is the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS, fewer than a typical Sprint RS model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS fuel system?

Yes, 2 recalls: 04V156000, 00V312000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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