The 2001 Triumph Speed Triple has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 23,982 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
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.
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.
THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.