The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V639000·Announced 2010-12-14

Triumph Recalls 2010 Sprint Motorcycles Due to Oil Dipstick Defect

Triumph is recalling 2010 Sprint ST and GT motorcycles because an incorrect oil dipstick length may lead to low oil levels and engine seizure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect poses a risk of engine seizure and loss of control, which are risk-of-harm scenarios where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd is recalling certain 2010 model year Sprint ST and Sprint GT motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine oil plug/dipstick is of an incorrect length. This issue may compromise the accuracy of the dipstick for measuring oil levels, potentially preventing the maintenance of adequate oil levels.

Inadequate oil levels may cause the engine to seize, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on December 24, 2010.

Dealers will replace the engine oil plug/dipstick fitted to the clutch cover free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph Motorcycle at 678-539-8782 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH SPRINT GT, SPRINT ST
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
216

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPRINT GT
  • SPRINT ST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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