- The problem
- On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
- The risk
- This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 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 triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Triumph Daytona Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Triumph Daytona with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2002 for the wheels. For comparison, the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Triumph Daytona problems
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2002 Triumph Daytona recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 2002 Triumph Daytona
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear brake failure on all 2002-2003 triumph bonneville america, america, and speed master motorcycles. If the bike has been on its side fallen off the kick stand or fallen over for any reason and you get it back upright and proceed with normal operation after riding and pumping the rear brake several times you have a complete failure. None of the motorcycles had any damage to the brake assy. This has happened to a lot of riders I have the vehicle vin numbers and the names of that operators. After contacting triumph...
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they do not see it as a problem but as owners we do. We would like to see this fixed before someone who does not have any idea this can and does happen gets killed. One life is worth all of the motorcycles built. Please help us get this problem taken care of. I have a petition that only has 39 owners that have signed it so far of that group 17 including myself have had a rear brake failures. The petition is only a week old and is only seen by members of a group of members of a web site about triumph motorcycles. Out side this group of about 1500 members other riders have no way of knowing about this problem. No warning label nothing from dealers or triumph ltd or triumph usa. Please note that I do not know of any fatalities or injuries at this time but that some may exist and be miss reported. *Jb
Fuel line quick disconnected began leaking while riding. Gasoline spills all over the hot engine and exhaust pipes. Dealer service rep said "this happens all the time". Feel this is a safety issue that triumph must know about and should address.*Ak by the way, this valve is located about eight inches from the riders lap.
Triumph Daytona: every year compared
All Daytona years2002 Triumph Daytona vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Triumph Daytona | 2 | 1 | - | |
| 2002 Triumph Bonneville | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Triumph Daytona Centennial | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Triumph Bonneville America | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2002 Triumph Daytona
Does the 2002 Triumph Daytona have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Triumph Daytona: wheels (September 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Triumph Daytona?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Triumph Daytona had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 3, 2003 and the latest on September 13, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2002 Triumph Daytona has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data