Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
19,950 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 66.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2004: 2; 2014: 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
IN DECEMBER 2002 THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE UNDER RECALL# 01V339000 CONCERNING THE CLUTCH CABLE. ON 10/5/2003, 1500 MILES LATER, THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A BUY BACK. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042335 at NHTSA ↗
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS TANK BROKE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073415 at NHTSA ↗
WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE , I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644329 at NHTSA ↗
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
Reported: 2001-11-02 (November 2, 2001)
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.
Consequence: THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 2002-09-10 (September 10, 2002)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 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 1-678-854-2010.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Reported: 2004-04-07 (April 7, 2004)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2006 | 2008 | 2012 | 2013 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11550195front brakes of motorcycle act inconsistently. A "double pull" is required of the front brake lever. the first pull is much longer and mushier than subsequent pulls. After the first pull, the brakes act normally for some period of time, then the cycle repeats itself. It is unnerving to have inconsistent brakes. | 1100.0%ODI 11437570I bought the bike new in June 2021. Since new, The front brake, on first pull, has limited effect, it needs to be pumped using several pulls to have the expected power. I had the dealer look at it, they agreed and bled the brakes which fixed the problem for a couple of days, then it reverted to the same poor operation. I was accepting of it until the other day; a car pulled in front of me, I had to emergency stop and nearly got the car - the little bit of time to pump the brakes up is potentially impactful. These are brembo brakes, they should … |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10514583 · 2,780 miTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE H… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10514583 · 2,780 miTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE H… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Too few reports for a range | 35,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10644329 · 35,000 miWHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE , I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | Too few reports for a range | 4,900 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10042335 · 4,900 miIN DECEMBER 2002 THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOTORCYCLE UNDER RECALL# 01V339000 CONCERNING THE CLUTCH CABLE. ON 10/5/2003, 1500 MILES LATER, THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A BUY BACK. *SC *JB |
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Fuel/Propulsion System | Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | — | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0 | — | 0 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 33.3% of complaints
Median mileage: 35,000 mi (1 usable records).
WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT PLATE BOLTS TO THE TANK IT DEFORMED ENOUGH TO LET FUEL LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE , I AM FEARFUL IT WILL IGNITE. *TR
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