2001 Triumph Tiger Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Triumph Tiger problems

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

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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

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

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Is the 2001 Triumph Tiger reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Triumph Tiger.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Triumph Tiger?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Triumph Tiger have?

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

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