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.
2000-2004 · 5 model years
Triumph Sprint RS Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Triumph Sprint RS across 5 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Sprint RS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Sprint RS problems
Triumph Sprint RS recalls 4
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.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The final drive chain side plate was not hardened correctly.
Latest Sprint RS complaints
The fuel tank has expanded and deformed significantly. When removed for routine maintenance, the tank requires significant pressure to get it reinstalled. Also, when installed, the tank does not fit into the recess properly and interferes with the movement of the handlebars in sharp right and left hand turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 triumph sprint rs motorcycle. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the smell of gasoline became overpowering. The contact parked the vehicle and observed gasoline leaking into the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the o-ring had failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 6,573 and the current mileage was unavailable.
FUEL LEAK,BAD FITTING. *AK
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.*Ak
Questions about the Triumph Sprint RS
Which Triumph Sprint RS years have the most problems?
What are the most common Triumph Sprint RS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (4), steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Sprint RS have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Triumph Sprint RS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data