2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension
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.
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.
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Suspension
Triumph is recalling 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit…
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on september 24, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
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Carrier/rack (equipment)
On certain motorcycles equipped with an optional accessory luggage rack, undersized washers were used which prevents the sliding carriage from moving as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the accessory racks for lateral movement. Those racks not displaying any movement will be repaired. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While traveling at approximately 55 mph under normal road conditions, the rear tire experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure. I felt the tire fail first, followed by an immediate loss of stabilit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2026 · Tires
Compare Triumph Sprint ST 1050 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Sprint ST 1050 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
How do I know if my 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Triumph dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V562000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Triumph models
- Rocket III35 complaints
- Thruxton31 complaints
- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- Thunderbird15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.