2012 Triumph Sprint GT recalls and problems

The 2012 Triumph Sprint GT has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2012 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Power Train

May 21, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V212000 · 349 vehicles

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.

Risk: As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June , 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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.

2012 vs. other Triumph Sprint GT years

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Questions

Does the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT, the latest from May 21, 2013 (power train). 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 2012 Triumph Sprint GT?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT.