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2001 Triumph Speed TripleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Triumph Speed Triple recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-156 · Apr 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles

Risk. FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 01V-339 · Nov 2, 2001 · 3,427 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Triumph.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Speed Triple year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Speed Triple median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'12'13'16'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Triple owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE, I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR
Complaint 10644329 · Oct 13, 2014 · 35,000 miles

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