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2002 Triumph Sprint STProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Triumph Sprint ST, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Triumph Sprint ST 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 system, gasoline20
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2002 Triumph Sprint ST 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 →

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

2002 vs. every other Sprint ST 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 ST median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Triumph Sprint ST, 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 ST owners report

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

FUEL LEAK DUE TO CRACKED FITTING ON 2002 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLE. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE ENDEMIC ON THIS AND SIMILAR MODELS FROM TRIUMPH. *LA
Complaint 10041811 · Oct 14, 2003 · 8,936 miles

Own a 2002 Sprint ST?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.