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2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

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.
1
Latest Feb 16, 2010
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 Oct 2, 2009
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.
0
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.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, most frequently naming the driver assistance category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 91 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

  • Driver assistance1100.0%

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
09V378000

SUSPENSION

Oct 2, 2009
2,849 units potentially affected
The defect: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
The remedy: TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDManufacturer number SB 403View on NHTSA.gov
07V562000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Dec 12, 2007
3,698 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
The risk: REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDManufacturer number 387View on NHTSA.gov
06V465000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Dec 4, 2006
1,913 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR DRAG LINK-THROUGH BOLT MAY BEND AND, IF NOT REPLACED OR OVERLOADED, MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE REAR MUDGUARD.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HIGHER GRADE NUT THAN THE ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT AND A SINGLE-THROUGH SLEEVE (THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INCLUDED 3 SEPARATE SLEEVES). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Driver assistance
Filed Feb 16, 2010
Crash reported1 injury reported

ON MARCH 27TH, 2009 MY MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED MAXIMALLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY DURING A TURN ONE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE. DURING THE EVENT THE ASPHALT WAS DRY AND CLEAN AND THERE WERE NO OTHER INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE BACK TIRE BEGAN SPINNING AND THE FRONT TIRE LIFTED OFF OF THE GROUND DESPITE MY ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE AND LEANING ON THE FRONT WHEEL. IT ALL HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY AND I WAS LEFT IN THE HIGHWAY WHILE MY MOTORCYCLE DROVE ONTO THE SIDEWALK WITHOUT ME. I SUFFERED ROAD RASH AND BRUISES ON MY LEFT SIDE (IT WAS A LEFT TURN) AND MY BEST ARMANI SUIT WAS SHREDDED. PRIOR TO THIS EVENT THE BIKE HAD ALWAYS RUN RICH, AND THE STEPPER MOTOR HAD FAILED A FEW MONTHS PRIOR. AFTER GETTING THE BIKE BACK I STILL NOTICED SOME SURGING BUT NOTHING AS SEVERE AS WHAT HAPPENED ON MARCH 27TH. AFTER THE CRASH I DID SOME STUDYING OF TRIUMPH THROTTLE ISSUES AND ASKED THE SHOP TO REPLACE MY THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR. AFTER THE CRASH, AND THE PRIMARILY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO THE BIKE I GOT THE BIKE BACK BUT NOTICED THAT THE SURGING REMAINED. I DROVE IT VERY CAREFULLY (ESPECIALLY IN TURNS) FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MORE MILES BUT THE IGNITION QUALITY CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE TO THE POINT WHERE MY MPG DROPPED BELOW 20, THE BIKE WAS SMOKING AND BUCKING, AND HAD DIFFICULTY IDLING. WHILE THE STEPPER MOTOR APPARENTLY DIED AGAIN, REPLACING IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE SURGING. FINALLY IN NOVEMBER THE SHOP AGREED TO GO COMPLETELY THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THEY FOUND THAT THE 25 PIN CONNECTOR TO THE MAIN COMPUTER (ECM) HAD BECOME LOOSE. I WOULD HOPE THAT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR THIS CONNECTOR TO WORK ITSELF LOOSE WITH NORMAL VIBRATION SO I SUSPECT THE CONNECTOR SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY NOT PROPERLY SECURED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDS ME AT FAULT IN THE CRASH UNTIL I GET A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH ADMITTING FAULT, WHICH SO FAR THEY HAVE DECLINED TO DO. THIS IS MY FIRST "AT FAULT" ACCIDENT IN MY 25 YEARS OF FULL TIME MOTORCYCLE RIDING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10310999
Incident
Mar 27, 2009
Mileage
17,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

COM1-35109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2 - 34886

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM6 - 34491

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM5 - 34490

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.

TB264

Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 10.

COM4 - 34435

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.

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 Sprint ST 1050 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008130—
2007030—
2006Viewing130—
2005020—

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.