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2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Sprint St 1050 years?

Sprint St 1050 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted1 complaint2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Sprint St 1050 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V378000SuspensionOctober 2, 2009 · 2,849 units

Defect

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.

2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 — common questions

Is the 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.