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2001 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 May 24, 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 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 2001 Triumph Tt 600, most frequently naming the transmission, fuel system and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 74 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

  • Transmission440.0%
  • Fuel system330.0%
  • Electrical110.0%
  • Engine110.0%
  • Other / unspecified110.0%

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

2 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
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 May 24, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TRIUMPH TT600 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SEPARATED AND THE FUEL SPRAYED OUT ONTO HIS CLOTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2004 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). RECENTLY,THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED RELATED TO A DIFFERENT FITTING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,367.

NHTSA ID
10331909
Incident
May 24, 2010
Mileage
8,367 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 2, 2004

RECALL 04V156000 CONCERNING FUEL CONNECTORS. FUEL FITTINGS SEPARATED FROM THE GAS TANK, AND GAS WAS SPILLING ON TO THE ENGINE AND THE GROUND. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HELPED THE CONSUMER. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER WILL REPAIR THE PROBLEM ONLY IF CONSUMER PAID FOR IT. *AK

NHTSA ID
10080333
Incident
Jul 2, 2004
Mileage
4,890 mi
ElectricalEngineFuel system+2 more
Filed Aug 13, 2002
Fire reported

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM 800 TO 3500 RPM WHEN ENGAGED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO TAKE OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. (TWO BIKES WITH FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, BOTH ARE FIRE HAZARDS.-THE CAT CONVERTER CAUGHT FIRE) THE CONSUMER HAS A VIDEO OF THE FIRE INCIDENT WHICH STARTED LIKE A SMALL BUSH FIRE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO OTHER TT600 OWNER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE BIKE GETS 18 MPG, AND THE TRANSMISSION STILL IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTS ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE-DIFFERENT MODEL, OR MONEY RETURNED. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH BIKE; TIME CONSUMING-THE BATTERY IS ALMOST COMPLETELY DRAINED BY THE TIME THE BIKE IS STARTED, THE FUEL MILEAGE-UNACCEPTABLE, IDLE ERRATIC, HAS DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE AT SLOW SPEED TURNS, DUE TO A RESULT IN IDLE SPEED SURGES (JUMPED FROM 600 TO 4500 RPM-HAPPENS AT RANDOM, THE MUFFLER GLOWS RED DUE TO THE EMMISIONS BEING GROSSLY OUT OF SPEC., PLUGS ARE FOWLED, CO'S & HC'S ARE EXTREMELY RICH DUE TO IMPROPER MAPPING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, CANISTER PURGE VALVE LEAKING INTERNALLY, FOUND FUEL TRIM & ENGINE LOAD MAXED OUT, HAD TO ADJUST TPS TO HELP COMPENSATE FUEL RICH PROBLEMS JUST TO GET BIKE TO DESTINATION, THE FOOT REST RUBBER FRONT (LH/RH)-REPAIRS, PEG BANK ANGLE(?)-REPAIR, SCREW IN THE TORX-REPAIR, INDICATOR FRONT LH-REPAIR, LEVER ASSY-REPAIR, THE FAIRING SIDE RH PNTD (?)-REPAIR, THE INFILL PANEL RADIATOR-REPAIR, AND THE GASKET/CLUTCH COVER-DIAGNOSED REPAIR LOOSE SHIFTER. *SCC

NHTSA ID
8016243
Incident
Jun 25, 2001
Transmission
Filed Aug 5, 2002

TRANSMISSION COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
8015548
Incident
Aug 4, 2002
Transmission
Filed Aug 16, 2001

MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH AND REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. MOTORCYCLE WENT INTO A SIDEWAY SKID, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET MOTORCYCLE BACK TO A FORWARD MOTION, AND OVER TO SIDE ACROSS THE FREEWAY. DEALER STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS EITHER BEING SHIFTED TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW. MECHANIC AT DEALER HAD TO BREAK MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO DIAGNOSIS THE CAUSE. FOUND THAT BEARING WENT, CAUSING THE BUSHING AND TRANSMISSION TO BLOW. *AK

NHTSA ID
894547
Incident
Jul 4, 2001
Transmission
Filed Aug 1, 2001

I WAS HEADING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 COMING IN TO AUBURN, CALIFORNIA, BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MPH IN 6TH GEAR AND COMING INTO A LIGHT TURN WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND WITHIN A SECOND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND/OR GEARBOX FROZE LOCKING MY REAR TIRE. THE BIKE SLID SIDEWAYS ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TURN, I PUMPED THE CLUTCH 13 TIMES BEFORE THE REAR WHEEL DISENGAGED ENDING THE SLIDE. I DON'T KNOW HOW I STAYED ON THE BIKE AND SHOULD MOST LIKELY BE DEAD OR SEVERELY INJURED. THE MAIN PPROBLEM IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY BIKE FOR OVER A MONTH[SUNCE JULY 5] AND HAS CONTINUALLY LIED TO MY MOTHER AND I ABOUT WHY THIS HAPPENED AND WHEN IT WAS TO BE FIXED[THEY'VE MISSED THEIR DATE TWICE SO FAR] WE HAVE JUST CONTACTED OUR LAWYERS AND WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL HELP IF POSSIBLE.THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID
749590
Incident
Jul 4, 2001

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 Tt 600 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003010—
2002110—
2001Viewing620—
2000640—

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.