CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Triumph Speed Triple has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
1999 Triumph Speed Triple recalls
Most common 1999 Triumph Speed Triple problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A NYLON GAS TANK WHICH "DEFORMED" AND STARTED LEAKING GAS ONTO THE ENGINE, POSING A RISK OF FIRE. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE BIKE FROM (CALIFORNIA TRIUMPH, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA) TOLD ME THE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO CALL THE TRIUMPH US FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. THE TRIUMPH FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO BUY A NEW TANK. IT COST ME OVER $1400.00 TO BUY AND HAVE INSTALLED A NEW FACTORY FUEL TANK WHICH APPEARS TO BE MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHILE RIDING THE BIKE AND I CANNOT IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH AN EVENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT MOT
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, VIN# [XXX], COLOR ROULETTE GREEN PURCHASED AT FREEHOLD TRIUMPH OF FREEHOLD, N.J., CURRENTLY WITH 11,356 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN A PAMPERED AND EXCELLENTLY MAINTAINED MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS ONLY BEEN STORED INSIDE CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS SINCE PURCHASE. I WRITE TO YOU DUE TO A PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH THE PAINT SEPARATING FROM THE GAS TANK IN BUBBLE FORMATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TANK. I FIRST NOTICED THIS IN 2005 ON ONE PART OF THE TANK THAT WAS HIDDEN AND WAS NOT ON THE FINISHED SURFACE. THE ISSUE WAS BOUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AUTHORIZED DEALER I WAS HAVING DO 12K MILEAGE SERVICE AT THAT TIME. HE DID NOT TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY AND SAI
1999 Triumph Speed Triple questions
Does the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Triumph Speed Triple has been fixed?
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