2000 Triumph Sprint RS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Triumph Sprint RS has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).

4Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sprint RS?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Triumph Sprint RS recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 04V156Apr 7, 200418,998 vehicles affected

Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)

Recall 01V339Nov 2, 20013,427 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 00V312Oct 11, 20001,929 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 00V043Feb 16, 2000137 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Triumph Sprint RS problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering1

What owners report

2019-06-12, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 HAND TURNING.
2012-10-02, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 O-RING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,573 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2003-11-09, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAK,BAD FITTING. *AK

2000 Triumph Sprint RS questions

Does the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Triumph Sprint RS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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