2003 Triumph Speedmaster recalls and problems

The 2003 Triumph Speedmaster has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

How the 2003 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls
2complaints
2crashes
0fires
0injuries
300median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Jun 2, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V262000 · 2,792 vehicles

Problem: On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor May come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.

Original NHTSA wording

ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN ASSEMBLY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO THE STARTER MOTOR MAY COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER RETURN PIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO DEGRADE.

Risk: Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-VOLT electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.

Original NHTSA wording

SHOULD THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE INSULATION BECOME WORN, A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SHORT WOULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR NOT ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO START.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began November 20, 2004. Owners should contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Service Brakes

Dec 11, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V525000 · 5,148 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air May enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS DROPPED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE, AIR MAY ENTER THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR.

Risk: If left unattended, the rear brake May not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE REAR BRAKE MAY NOT OPERATE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. Owner notification began on December 31, 2003. Owners should contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Triumph recall no. 329/330.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2003 vs. other Triumph Speedmaster years

2003: 2 complaints200322009: 1 complaints20091

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, the latest from Jun 2, 2004 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.