CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).
2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR UPPER VALVE COVER LEAKED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR UPPER VALVE COVERS. SINCE THE VALVES WERE REPLACED THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE REAR ROCKER BOX COVER LEAKED. THE FRONT AND REAR BOX COVER WERE REPLACED. THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED WITH UPDATED ONES. *NM
AFTER MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN RIDDEN FOR 30-45 MINUTES SHIFT LEVER BECOMES ALMOST UNUSABLE IF MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN LEFT TO IDLE OF IS TURNED OFF, AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF MOVING UP AND DOWN IT CAN BE USED. VERY DANGEROUS IF I CAN NOT SHIFT INTO APPROPRIATE GEAR. *AK
LEFT HAND MIRROR WILL FLY OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CUSTOM 1200, AT 65 MPH, LEFT MIRROR SNAPPED OFF AND HIT CONSUMER IN THE FACE. CONSUMER SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES.*AK JLG
CUSTOM 1200, MIRRORS ON VEHICLE ARE VERY HIGH STEMMED, VIBRATION WILL NOT ALLOW RIDER TO SEE TRAFFIC BEHIND HIM WHEN CHANGING LANES. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO.*AK *SLC
2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster questions
Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster has been fixed?
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