Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V309000

Power train: manual transmission

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-08-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V309000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected
29,139
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-26
Owners notified
2003-09-02

Defect description

IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.

Safety risk

IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. 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 YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

28 model years across 14 models.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA Midnight Star2003 2002 2001
YAMAHA Road Star2003 2002 2001
YAMAHA Road Star Limited Edition2003 2002
YAMAHA Road Star Silverado2003 2002 2001
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior2003 2002
YAMAHA XV162003 2002 2001
YAMAHA XV1600AN2001
YAMAHA XV1600ANC2001
YAMAHA XV1600ASN2001
YAMAHA XV1600ASNC2001
YAMAHA XV17PCP2003 2002
YAMAHA XV17PCPC2003 2002
YAMAHA XV17PCR2003 2002
YAMAHA XV17PCRC2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.