2002 Honda Silver Wing recalls and problems

The 2002 Honda Silver Wing has 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Steering

Dec 10, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V513000 · 4,997 vehicles

Problem: On certain scooters, excessive clearance between the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can eventually cause the handlebar to loosen or detach.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMP AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH.

Risk: This could result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install two lower handlebar clamps, add washers between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new locknuts. Owner notification began on December 11, 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Wheels

Sep 17, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V250000 · 2,454 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, under certain riding conditions, such as continuously bumpy roads, the rear wheel could develop stress cracks where the wheel spokes attach to the hub.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS CONTINUOUSLY BUMPY ROADS, THE REAR WHEEL COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS WHERE THE WHEEL SPOKES ATTACH TO THE HUB.

Risk: The spokes will eventually fail, causing the wheel to collapse without warning.

Original NHTSA wording

THE SPOKES WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the rear wheel, including a new tire. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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 Honda motorcycle at 1-800-289-8226.

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure2

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2002 vs. other Honda Silver Wing years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Honda Silver Wing have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2002 Honda Silver Wing, the latest from Dec 10, 2003 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Silver Wing?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.