no report yet
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. SHOULD THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE INSULATION BECOME WORN, A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SHORT WOULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR NOT ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO…
2003 Triumph SpeedmasterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Triumph Speedmaster 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
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE REAR BRAKE MAY NOT OPERATE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2003 vs. every other Speedmaster 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 Speedmaster median. How we score
'02'03'04'09'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Speedmaster owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AMENDED:CORRECTION. I WRECKED MY 2003 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER IN OCTOBER 2003. THE DRAG BARS ON THE FRONT PUTS A RIDER FORWARD OVER THE GAS TANK. THE FRONT SHOCKS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE MASSIVE DUAL FRONT BRAKES AND THE FRONT SPRINGS GIVE TOO MUCH AND TRAVEL ABOUT 8" PUSHING THE DRIVER OVER THE…
2003 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER WEAK SHOCKS ON THE FRONT NOSE DIVE AND TRAVEL OVER 8 INCHES WITH THE POWERFUL DUAL FRONT BRAKES. THE DRAG BARS ON THE FRONT PUT THE RIDER UP OVER THE GAS TANK. WHEN HITTING THE POWERFUL BRAKES IT PUTS THE RIDER IN THE POSITION OF BEING ON A DOWNWARDS SLOPE AND IF HE WEIGHS…
Own a 2003 Speedmaster?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.