2001 Triumph TT600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2001 Triumph TT600, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Triumph TT600 has problems

6 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
Power train41
Fuel system, gasoline31
Electrical system11
Engine and engine cooling11
Equipment11

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

2 recalls

2001 Triumph TT600 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 TT600 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 TT600 median. How we score

'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TT600 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM 800 TO 3500 RPM WHEN ENGAGED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO TAKE OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS.…
Complaint 8016243 · Aug 13, 2002
MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH AND REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. MOTORCYCLE WENT INTO A SIDEWAY SKID, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET MOTORCYCLE BACK TO A FORWARD MOTION, AND OVER TO SIDE ACROSS THE FREEWAY. DEALER STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS EITHER BEING SHIFTED TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW. MECHANIC AT DEALER HAD TO BREAK…
Complaint 894547 · Aug 16, 2001
I WAS HEADING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 COMING IN TO AUBURN, CALIFORNIA, BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MPH IN 6TH GEAR AND COMING INTO A LIGHT TURN WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND WITHIN A SECOND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND/OR GEARBOX FROZE LOCKING MY REAR TIRE. THE BIKE SLID SIDEWAYS ALL THE WAY AROUND THE…
Complaint 749590 · Aug 1, 2001

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