2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Honda Silver Wing.
2
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2002 Honda Silver Wing recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
NHTSA campaign 03V513000 · reported December 10, 2003 · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · 4,997 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
This could result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.
The fix
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.
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 02V250000 · reported September 17, 2002 · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · 2,454 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
The spokes will eventually fail, causing the wheel to collapse without warning.
The fix
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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Structure2
Wheels1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 13, 2004 · Structure
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN AS NHTSA RECALL 03V513000. CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLE BAR CLAMP AND HANDLEB AR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLE BAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH. THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE…
Aug 14, 2003 · Structure
CONSUMER NOTICED KICKSTAND BOLTS BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Feb 3, 2003 · Wheels
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS, BUT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMERS COMPLAINT INVOLVED THE TIME FRAME IN WHICH IT TOOK THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Honda Silver Wing, the most recent reported on December 10, 2003 (Steering: steering wheel/handle bar). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Silver Wing?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (2 complaints), followed by wheels (1).
How many 2002 Honda Silver Wing complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 13, 2004.