2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
The 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE. HAS BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE HAD THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR ARE WORN PREMATURELY. 2 REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS AND 4 LIFTERS ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. LOSS OF POWER IN THE MOTOR WAS EXPERIENCED. FRONT BRAKE SWITCH STICKING IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. ALSO AFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL BY NOT LETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION IS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM BLINKS THAT THERE IS A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, IF SHUTTING OFF AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO SUPPORT OF THE EXCLUSIVE GPS SYSTEM SINCE THE BIKE HAS BEEN PRODUCED AS FAR AS MAP UPDATES. SAME MAP INFORMATION IS STILL ON THE BIKE WITH YAMAHA GIVING NO UPDATES TO DATE ON THEIR TOOLBOX APPLICATION.
EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE. HAS BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE HAD THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR ARE WORN PREMATURELY. 2 REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS AND 4 LIFTERS ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. LOSS OF POWER IN THE MOTOR WAS EXPERIENCED. FRONT BRAKE SWITCH STICKING IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. ALSO AFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL BY NOT LETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION IS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM BLINKS THAT THERE IS A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, IF SHUTTING OFF AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO SUPPORT OF THE EXCLUSIVE GPS SYSTEM SINCE THE BIKE HAS BEEN PRODUCED AS FAR AS MAP UPDATES. SAME MAP INFORMATION IS STILL ON THE BIKE WITH YAMAHA GIVING NO UPDATES TO DATE ON THEIR TOOLBOX APPLICATION.
EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE. HAS BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE HAD THE CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR ARE WORN PREMATURELY. 2 REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS AND 4 LIFTERS ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. LOSS OF POWER IN THE MOTOR WAS EXPERIENCED. FRONT BRAKE SWITCH STICKING IN THE ACTIVATED POSITION LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. ALSO AFFECTS THE CRUISE CONTROL BY NOT LETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION IS CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM BLINKS THAT THERE IS A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT IS STAYING ON AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, IF SHUTTING OFF AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO SUPPORT OF THE EXCLUSIVE GPS SYSTEM SINCE THE BIKE HAS BEEN PRODUCED AS FAR AS MAP UPDATES. SAME MAP INFORMATION IS STILL ON THE BIKE WITH YAMAHA GIVING NO UPDATES TO DATE ON THEIR TOOLBOX APPLICATION.
Safety Rating for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M2018-005 — EQUIPMENT
New Process for Ordering Certain Audio Components
M2018001 — EQUIPMENT
Saddlebag Cleaning at PDI
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA STAR ELUDE
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