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2000 Triumph Tt 600

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 Aug 6, 2001
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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Triumph Tt 600, most frequently naming the fuel system, driver assistance and suspension categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 51 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 system342.9%
  • Driver assistance228.6%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Transmission114.3%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
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
00V158000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

Jun 9, 2000
763 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR TO SPRAG CLUTCH COULD BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE ASSEMBLY METHOD.
The risk: THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOUSING BOLTS.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLESView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Transmission
Filed Aug 6, 2001

GOING ABOUT 70 MPH AROUND A TURN WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FROZE, LOCKING THE BACK TIRE AND ALMOST KILLING ME. *SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****749978

NHTSA ID
10006450
Incident
Jul 4, 2001
Mileage
2,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 25, 2001

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILS CONSTANTLY. WITH THE BIKE DYING AROUND TURNS. YET TRIUMPH STILL TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE THE NEXT TIME SUCH A THING OCCURS IT COULD BE HARMFUL.*AK

NHTSA ID
745917
Incident
Apr 20, 2001
Driver assistance
Filed May 25, 2001

THROTTLE CUTS IN AND OUT AT LOW RPM, CAN CRASH WHEN TURNING. *AK

NHTSA ID
745896
Incident
Aug 25, 2000
Fuel system
Filed May 25, 2001

FROM THE START, MY 2000 TRIUMPH TT600 HAS PERFORMED POORLY WHEN THE RPMS ARE BELOW 5K. THIS IS KNOWN DEFECT BY THE MANUFACTURER. THEY CORRECTED IT FOR 2001 MODELS. NO SUCH INITIATIVES HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITH THE 2000. THIS EFI PROBLEM HAS LEFT MANY TT600'S IN A DANGER SITUATION. THERE IS A TERRIBLE CHOPPINESS IN THE LOW RPM BAND , WHICH CAUSES THE BIKE TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC. THE BIKE IS VERY HARD TO ACCELERATE WITH THE PACE OF TRAFFIC FROM A STOP. THIS PROVIDES THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR ME TO REAR END A CAR OR TO BE REAR ENDED BY A MOTORIST WHO MAY ASSUME I WILL KEEP PACE WITH TRAFFIC FROM A ROLL, STOP, OR ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD MEAN DISASTER ON A BIKE IF IN MID TURN. AT 4500-5000 RPM, THE BIKE SURGES TERRIBLY ALMOST AS IF IT IS "BUCKING". AGAIN, A CRASH MAY RESULT IF IT OCCURS DURING A HIGHER SPEED TURN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO ME A LARGE NUMBER OF TIMES. I PERSONALLY AM NOT AN ADVANCED RIDER, AND I HAVE COME VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING SERVAL TIMES. THE ONLY WAY TO RECOVER FROM THIS IS TO TURN THE BIKE BACK TOWARDS PERPENDICULAR AND THEN STRAIGHTEN MY TURN LINE. I HAVE HAD TO DO THIS. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING, BECAUSE THIS MANEUVER ALWAYS RESULT IN TAKING A TURN VERY WIDE. THE BIKE HAS STALLED WHILE APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING WARM. IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO (RE)START AS WELL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE BACK WILL WITH LOCK UP AND RESULT IN A SLIDE. TRIUMPH HAS NEVER CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE 2000 TT600'S PROBLEMS, AND HAS SOLD A DANGEROUS PRODUCT TO THE CONSUMER. OUR COMPLAINTS FALL ON DEAF EARS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE RIDING THIS BIKE, AND I ALWAYS NEED TO BE ON GUARD TO REACT TO ANY SUDDEN FAILURE. TRIUMPH HAS ISSUED REMAPPINGS OF THE EFI WHICH DO LITTLE TO NOTHING TO IMPROVE THE PROBLEMS OR RELIABILITY. I BELIEVE THAT IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE SOON, I OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID
745885
Incident
May 18, 2001
Suspension
Filed May 25, 2001

THE BIKE KEEPS STALLING AT "OFF IDLE" EVEN WHILE MOVING OR COASTING. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN A TURN, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH DUE TO SUSPENSION INSTABILITY. TRIUMPH IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.

NHTSA ID
745884
Incident
May 20, 2001
Driver assistanceFuel system
Filed May 25, 2001

THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE SAGEM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE TRIUMPH TT600 MOTORCYCLE. THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON ME ON FOUR OR FIVE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKING FROM 30 OR SO MILES PER HOUR, WHEN I HAVE DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH. IN ADDITION THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON ME ONCE WHILE SITTING AT LIGHTS IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION THE FUEL INJECTION AT 2,500 TO 3,500 RPM IS VERY JERKY - IF YOU HOLD A CONSTANT THROTTLE AT THESE RPMS IN THE 1ST OR 2ND GEARS MOTORCYCLE LURCHES BADLY ENOUGH TO MAKE IT UNSAFE TO RIDE AT THAT RPM. THE COMBINATION OF LURCHING AT LOW RPM IN LOW GEARS, AND OCCASIONAL STALLING IS, IN MY OPINION, A SAFETY ISSUE. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES (I.E. WHEN CORNERING OR TURNING IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC) A STALL OR JERKY THROTTLE RESPONSE COULD BE FATAL TO THE RIDER. TRIUMPH U.K. HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE ARE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS WITH THE 2000 TT600, AND HAS RELEASED MULTIPLE ENGINE CPU UPDATES TO COUNTER THE PROBLEM BUT NONE HAVE SO FAR BEEN COMPLETELY SUCCESSFUL. OTHER TUNING TO THE MOTORCYCLE BY TRIUMPH SERVICE STAFF HAS MINIMAL IMPACT (ACCORDING TO MANY OWNERS). I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TRIUMPH PRESSURED TO FIND A FUEL INJECTION MAPPING THAT FIXES THIS PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL OR OFFERS TO PERFORM FREE UPDATES TO 2000 TT600S TO BRING THEM TO THE SAME SPECIFICATION AS 2001 TT600S (WHICH REPORTEDLY ARE MUCH BETTER IN THIS AREA).*AK

NHTSA ID
745875
Incident
May 16, 2001

Manufacturer communications

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

COM3_29478

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-14 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM3-29131

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2-28473

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM1-28369

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM3-28197

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2-28140

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 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 Tt 600 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003010—
2002110—
2001620—
2000Viewing640—

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.