2011 Triumph Sprint GT recalls and problems

The 2011 Triumph Sprint GT has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2011 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

5complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

211median 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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1 recall

Equipment

Aug 2, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V393000 · 134 vehicles

Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from June 2010 through June 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box May detach from the machine.

Original NHTSA wording

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.

Risk: If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners May contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.

Triumph safety recall no. Rm2011/015.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

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

2011 vs. other Triumph Sprint GT years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT, the latest from Aug 2, 2011 (equipment). 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 2011 Triumph Sprint GT?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), electrical system (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.