Recall 03V309000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Defect in 2001-2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 29,139 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V309000 |
| Manufacturer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 29,139 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR, 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO, 2001 YAMAHA XV1600ASNC, 2001 YAMAHA XV16, 2001 YAMAHA XV1600ASN, 2001 YAMAHA XV1600ANC, 2001 YAMAHA XV1600AN, 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR, 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR, 2002 YAMAHA XV17PCP, 2002 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR, 2002 YAMAHA XV17PCR, 2002 YAMAHA XV17PCPC, 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO, 2002 YAMAHA XV16, 2002 YAMAHA XV17PCRC, 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR, 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR LIMITED EDITION, 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR, 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCRC, 2003 YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR, 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR, 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCP, 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCR, 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC, 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR LIMITED EDITION, 2003 YAMAHA XV16, 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO
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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 Consequence
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.
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.
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