Honda Honda Motorcycle 2002

Model Honda Motorcycle made in 2002 by Honda got 13 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SB-06-08505/09/200810032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models06/16/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
110/01/2002100002582002 vfr800/a - product update campaign regarding ac generator. *tt02/20/2003
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-04005/31/200810025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe08/15/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01020202/01/2002631673Subject regarding water penetrating the choke cable and freezing during cold weather while washing and wet weather riding, for models trx350/450/500. *slc06/10/2002
STEERING
CBR954RR106/01/2002CBR954RR1633644Product update campaign regarding the 2002 cbr954rr steering stem and bearings. *tt09/23/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY
01050205/01/2002638097Subject regarding 2002 fsc600 silver wing reflector redo. *tt12/10/2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01050205/01/2002633648Letter to honda dealer regarding 2002 cbr954rr product update - steering stem and bearings. *tt09/23/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
1
 The motorcycle overheated at a slow speed and at a moderate temperature. scc *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/15/200310700106/24/2002
 2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. the fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running rough or bogged down with reduced power.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
09/14/2003109/16/2002
 Honda cb900f (919) motorcycle. unusual exhaust smell (smells overly rich) at idle and while moving. the turbulence caused by the moving rider causes the exhaust to surround the rider and passenger. on 9/14/03 (and other times), i have gone on rides and have come home feeling ill, similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. my wife has the same symptoms every time she rides with me. through an internet bulletin board i am aware of a change made by honda to a woman's motorcycle in the uk. this change fixed her complaints of severe exhaust smell. the change was to the catalytic converter and ecm. *la
06/15/20021106/11/2002
 2002 honda motorcycle model 919 serious exhaust gas issue. *la
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
10/15/200310700106/24/2002
 2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. the fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running rough or bogged down with reduced power.*ak
01/06/200325001
 I bought a honda 2002 919 (cb900f) a few months ago and have had a bad experience with exhaust fumes. it doesn't matter if you are sitting still or riding slow,fast, or stop and go. my cloths and body smells like exhaust after every ride and when stopped in or out off traffic i can smell the fumes in my helmet. when my wife rides with me she gets a really bad headache and feels sick and sleepy after the ride. to me that is a sign of carbon monoxcide poisoning. it seems like other ridders have fixed the problem with after market exhausts, but why should i have to fix a problem that the manufacturer could be responsible for. my exhaust is still stock but am currently looking for other exhaust. please help!!!!*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/15/200310700106/24/2002
 2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. the fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running rough or bogged down with reduced power.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
03/04/2004103/05/2002
 I have a 2002 honda shadow vlx motorcycle. i started it, was sitting on it, it had been running for quite some time and motor was hot and pipes were hot -- gasoline starting gushing down into the v-engine below the seat. under right circumstances could have ignited/blown. the gas on/off switch bolt had come loose (which is on a rod that goes under the seat) allowing gas to flow onto the motor. was quite scary. wanted it to be documented in case there was an explosition under the same circumstances -- somewhat of a design defect if a bolt becomes loose allowing gas to flow. i'm glad i wasn't doing 60 miles an hour on the highway or in an enclosed area, etc. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06/05/20041000106/08/2002
 Have 2002 honda motorcycle st1100, 10,000 miles, retaining bolt on right front caliper broke, almost killed self. *ak
STRUCTURE
06/14/200735105/24/2002
 Motorcycle honda rc51 2002 motorcycle battery leaks corrosive fluid which is channeled onto the swingarm of the vehicle causing damage to the swingarm which is a vital structural element of the bike. i contacted the manufacturer for resolution of the matter, however, honda felt that this was entirely appropriate and refused to address the issue. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
10/15/200310700106/24/2002
 2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. the fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running rough or bogged down with reduced power.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05/03/200492001
 Motorcycle's model number xr650l frame developed a crack. dealer replaced the frame. however, rear tires wobbled when driving. *ak
TIRES
07/10/200313300107/03/2002
 Purchased set of defect metzeler/pirelli motorcycle tires for honda gl1800 gold wing motorcycle. tires have a low speed wobble and produce vibration. tires could lead to motorcycle accident while cornering/leaning. talked to jeff selbert customer service rep for pirelli. he acknowledged they have logged several complaints from other riders who have puchased these tires. each time i call, i receive a run-a-round. pirelli refuses to provide new tires or a refund. tires have less that 200 miles on them. pirelli customer service can be contacted at 706-368-5826. *ak

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