Model year record

2003 Honda Silverwing recalls & problems

The 2003 Honda Silverwing has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineApr 12, 2004

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 04V1630002,497 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-866-784-1870.

SteeringDec 10, 2003

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 03V5130004,997 vehicles

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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	2	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS ON TWO RECALLS, FUEL TANK O4V153000, AND HANDLE BAR 03V513000. *AK
Apr 13, 2004 · 2,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
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
Apr 27, 2004
Structure
WHEN ACCELERATING, THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATED.*AK THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALER BUT NO CORRECTIONS WERE MADE. THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE AT THE DEALER ALSO VIBRATED. *CB *JB
Dec 13, 2003 · 363 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.