Harley Davidson Sportster 2002
Model Sportster made in 2002 by Harley Davidson got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (visibility).
Model 2002
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE02083 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 11/12/2002 | 02/26/2003 | REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES | 03V058000 | |
| Prompted by the referenced owner complaint, odi opened this pe after determining that harley davidson dealers had frequently replaced the original equipment (oe) mirrors on 2002 sportster 1200 custom model motorcycles because of stem fractures on the mirror assembly.the stembeing the tubular structure which connects the actual mirror head assembly to the motorcycle.the single crash allegation has not been confirmed.of the two injuries, one occurred when the separated mirror struck the operator.the other occurred during the unconfirmed crash. subsequently, harley davidson notified the agency that it was recalling the subject motorcycles to address the stem failures. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 3682 | 1 | 10/17/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated the rear upper valve cover leaked. the dealership replaced the front and rear upper valve covers. since the valves were replaced the problem has not returned. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - the rear rocker box cover leaked. the front and rear box cover were replaced. the gaskets were replaced with updated ones. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 4 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| While driving, intake manifold leaks and motorcycle completely shuts down. *ak consumer adds that bike would stall intermittently and is also making a popping noise and backfiring. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 4 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| While driving, intake manifold leaks and motorcycle completely shuts down. *ak consumer adds that bike would stall intermittently and is also making a popping noise and backfiring. *tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 6000 | 10 | 08/27/2003 |
| After motorcycle has been ridden for 30-45 minutes shift lever becomes almost unusable if motorcycle has been left to idle of is turned off, after a few minutes of moving up and down it can be used. very dangerous if i can not shift into appropriate gear. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| Left hand mirror will fly off while traveling on highway. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| Custom 1200, mirrors on vehicle are very high stemmed, vibration will not allow rider to see traffic behind him when changing lanes. dealer stated there was nothing he could do.*ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 08/02/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| Custom 1200, at 65 mph, left mirror snapped off and hit consumer in the face. consumer suffered facial injuries.*ak jlg | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ROCKLIN | ROCKLIN HARLEY DAVIDSON | ||
| FL | ORLANDO | 32805 | ORLANDO HARLEY DAVIDSON | 4074230346 |