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2000 Triumph Sprint RSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS 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 system20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10

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

4 recalls

2000 Triumph Sprint RS 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 →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Recall 00V-312 · Oct 11, 2000 · 1,929 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

2000 vs. every other Sprint RS 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 Sprint RS median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKSPE03053 · closed Apr 2, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-156
In owners' words

What Sprint RS owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11219549 · Jun 12, 2019
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…
Complaint 10478339 · Oct 2, 2012 · 6,573 miles

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