2003 HONDA SILVER WING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
The 2003 HONDA SILVER WING has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING, potentially affecting up to 7,494 vehicles.
Recall 04V163000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,497 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: ENGINE VIBRATION OR RIDING ON BUMPY ROADS COULD CAUSE THESE TANKS TO CRACK AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. IF THE FUEL TANK FAILS THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH AN UPDATED FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT...
View full details →Recall 03V513000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 4,997 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS ON TWO RECALLS, FUEL TANK O4V153000, AND HANDLE BAR 03V513000. *AK
DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS ON TWO RECALLS, FUEL TANK O4V153000, AND HANDLE BAR 03V513000. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH MOTORCYCLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHOULDER. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM
Safety Rating for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA SILVER WING
- 2002 HONDA SILVER WING — 3 complaints
- 2003 HONDA SILVER WING (current)
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