Triumph Sprint ST recalls

The instruments may indicate neutral is selected when the machine is in gear which could lead to the machine jumping forward at junctions or the rider changing gear unnecessarily. Additionally a weak detent arm spring could cause poor gear changing necessitating additional time selecting gears.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the detent arm spring and replace the neutral switch washer.

571 vehicles

It has been identified that the luggage top carriage may have insufficient lateral movement. Should this be the case the stability of the machine might be affected if ridden with the accessories fitted at speeds far in excess of the 80 mph/130kph limit warning.

Fix: Recalled machines will be checked to ensure that the carriage has sufficient lateral movement.

4,237 vehicles

It has been identified following engineering investigation that the rear suspension drag link to drop link sleeves and bolt as fitted to a number of models requires replacement. If left the bolt may bend or in the worst case shear. Should the bolt shear this would result in the machine's rear end dropping until the rear tyre came into contact with the underside of the rear mudguard.

Fix: Subject machines will have the suspension link sleeve and bolt replaced.

3,057 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2004 to 30 Nov 2006

The rear brake caliper anti-rotation device (stop bolt) may shear. If this occurs the caliper will strike the swinging arm.

Fix: Recall the motorcycles that are likely to be affected to remove the original stop bolt and replace for a modified bolt

1,096 vehicles

The coolant by-pass hose may split causing loss of coolant from the engine resulting in possible engine overheating damage and seizure.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a modified hose.

699 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2004 to 30 Apr 2005

The final drive chain may contact rear brake hose. In extreme cases this could cause the rear brake hose to fail and result in no braking effort to the rear.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a 'P' clip to ensure the brake hose remains clear of the chain.

699 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2004 to 30 Apr 2005

The male connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may be found to contain a fracture following in - service handling

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original non - metallic connector for a metallic version

16,421 vehicles · built 20 Aug 1998 to 26 Aug 2003

Rear wheel bearings from a particular supplier may fail seize up and lock the wheel causing loss of control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Fit new rear wheel bearings from a different supplier source.

1,424 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2001 to 31 Mar 2002

The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable.

2,430 vehicles

There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist.

Fix: Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit.

2,411 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1999 to 30 Jun 2000

Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result.

Fix: Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.

170 vehicles · built 1 Dec 1999 to 31 Jan 2000

In some extreme cases oil can weep from between the engine crankcase halves due to slackening of the securing bolts. This seepage occurs forward of the rear tyre and may in extreme cases cause vehicle instability.

Fix: Recall affected machines and replace the original lower crankcase bolts with quality assured bolts.

1,683 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1998 to 31 Mar 1999