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2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 13, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 7, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, most frequently naming the fuel system and transmission categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 79 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system266.7%
  • Transmission133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V156000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 7, 2004
18,998 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
The risk: FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTDView on NHTSA.gov
02V242000

WHEELS

Sep 10, 2002
1,557 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLESView on NHTSA.gov
01V339000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

Nov 2, 2001
3,427 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.
The risk: THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLESView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2014

WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE , I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10644329
Incident
May 15, 2014
Mileage
35,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 10, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS TANK BROKE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10073415
Transmission
Filed Jan 27, 2004

IN DECEMBER 2002 THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE UNDER RECALL# 01V339000 CONCERNING THE CLUTCH CABLE. ON 10/5/2003, 1500 MILES LATER, THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A BUY BACK. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10042335
Incident
Oct 5, 2003
Mileage
4,900 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

COM3 - 32486

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-12.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2 - 32455

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

TB255

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical Bulletin 255 provides instructions that applies to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Addition of Pinpoint Test Links to Smart Scan DTC Screen & Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Removal of IUPR Uploader Application

COM1 - 31796

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

31343

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2 - 31089

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Triumph Speed Triple by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021000—
2020100—
2019101—
2018001—
2017001—
2016201—
2013120—
2012020—
2008010—
2006020—
2005710—
2004010—
2003010—
2002120—
2001Viewing330—
2000030—
1999220—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.