2002 HONDA VFR800A — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
The 2002 HONDA VFR800A has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BATTERY WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE. WIRES LEADING FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL TO AND FROM THE MAIN FUSE HOLDER WERE TOO SMALL GAUGE, CAUSING THEM TO BECOME VERY HOT TO THE POINT, AND INSULATION MELTED. WIRES WERE ABLE TO CONTACT EACH OTHER AND OTHER METAL OBJECTS, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. IN MY CASE, THE MAIN FUSE WAS COMPLETELY BYPASSED. THE MAIN FUSE SOCKET WAS TOO SMALL FOR THIS USAGE AND BECAME VERY HOT.*AK
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. GROUND WIRE AT THE BLUE MOLEX CONNECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OVERHEATED AND FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO RUN. COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE UNDERWAY. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OF THESE TYPE OF INCIDENTS ON THIS MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HONDA VFR800A in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HONDA VFR800A
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA VFR800A
- 2002 HONDA VFR800A (current)
- 2003 HONDA VFR800A — 4 complaints
- 2004 HONDA VFR800A — 3 complaints
- 2006 HONDA VFR800A — 0 complaints
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