2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT

1 recalls, 7 complaints - 71 TSBs

11V393000 Aug 2, 2011
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
134 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE May 23, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
2011 TRIUMPH GT SPRINT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLE VIBRATION AND FRONT BRAKES ISSUE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIBRATION WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT FORKS. THE CHROME TUBE WOBBLED AROUND INSIDE THE LOWER SLIDER TUBE ON BOTH FRONT FORKS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER IS AWA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 28, 2011
Incident date: Apr 28, 2011
AT LOW SPEEDS THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CONDITION FIRST HAPPENED AS I WAS SHIFTING DOWN FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES, THE REAR WHEEL LOCKS. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS MACHINE. IT HAS ALSO DIED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM LOW SPEEDS. WHEN YOU'... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 9, 2011
THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING, LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ME SINCE I BOUGHT THE BIKE NEW IN MARCH 2011, FOR A TOTAL OF PERHAPS 8 INCIDENTS. IT HAS HAPPENED WITH THE ENGINE BOTH COLD AND FULLY WARMED. EACH INCIDENT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 14, 2011
Incident date: Aug 4, 2011
AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW MOTORCYCLE AND RIDING IT HOME THE BIKE STALLED WHEN I DOWNSHIFTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES. I'VE RIDDEN THE M/C SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN AND IT OCCASIONALLY STALLS ON DOWNSHIFTING-AT LEAST ONCE ON EVERY RIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE M/C IS COLD OR WARM. I CAN IMMEDIATELY RESTART IT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 27, 2011
Incident date: May 21, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 27, 2011
Incident date: May 21, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 27, 2011
Incident date: May 21, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT

71 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE15
350000 EQUIPMENT7
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
010000 STEERING3
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
160000 STRUCTURE2
SMT-COM-01 Apr 3, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM-02 Mar 18, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Parts Feb 15, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Jan 17, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03 Dec 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01 Dec 10, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB230 Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and
SMT-COM03 Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03 May 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
SMT23891 Mar 20, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01 Mar 5, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02 Mar 4, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Technical Bullet Nov 19, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM05 Jul 22, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04 Jul 20, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM04 Jun 21, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-13APRI Apr 13, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22714 Apr 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Mar 24, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Mar 24, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22651 Jan 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
20733 SVC Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
SMT-COM04-16DECE Dec 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-16DECE Dec 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-18SEPT Sep 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-06OCTO Jun 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-14APRI Apr 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-19FEB2 Feb 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18FEB2 Feb 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-COM07-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
SMT-COM03-16DEC2 Dec 16, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-COM03-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
SMT-COM02-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-15OCT2 Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2 Jun 24, 2019
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2 Jun 24, 2019
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMTCom0102Aug201 Feb 8, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu Jan 23, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu Jan 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov Nov 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov Nov 1, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 157 1 May May 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May May 1, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May May 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May May 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 157 1 May May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear positi
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb Feb 1, 2014
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb Feb 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand
SMT-TN-139 Jan 1, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A new sliding selector shaft and detent assembly has been introduced on the above models from engine number 563847. The new shaft is secured into the crankcase with E-clips and is not retrofittable. When ordering replacement parts, always r
SMT-TN-139 Jan 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new sliding selector shaft and detent assembly has been introduced on the above models from engine number 563847. The new shaft is secured into the crankcase with E-clips and is not retrofittable. When ordering replacement parts, always r
SMT-TN-139 Jan 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
A new sliding selector shaft and detent assembly has been introduced on the above models from engine number 563847. The new shaft is secured into the crankcase with E-clips and is not retrofittable. When ordering replacement parts, always r

TRIUMPH SPRINT GT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TRIUMPH SPRINT GT across all model years (2010, 2013).

5 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TRIUMPH SPRINT GT - Year by Year

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