2007 YAMAHA V STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
The 2007 YAMAHA V STAR 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), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FINAL DRIVE IS LEAKING OIL OUT OF THE HOUSING. *TR
I WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF 50MPH WITH MY WIFE AS A PASSENGER WHEN MY MOTORCYCLE JUST SHUT OFF NO WARNING NO NOTHING. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART THE BIKE AFTER GETTING IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WOULD JUST CRANK AND NOT START.AS WE SAT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WAITING FOR HELP WHICH TOOK ABOUT 1.5 HRS FOR MY DAUGHTER TO ARRIVE WITH MY TRUCK WE FEEL THAT WE SAT IN DANGER AS WELL AS WITH THE BIKE JUST SHUTTING OFF IT COULD OF CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH GOOD THING I WASN'T TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH A LOT OF TRAFFIC. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE THROUGH FORUMS IT SEEM LIKE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES EACH CASE I READ WAS THE SAME THING THAT HAPPEN TO ME. I HAVE CONTACTED YAMAHA AND THEY SEEM TO HAVE NO ISSUE WITH WHAT HAS HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AS IT IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
I WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF 50MPH WITH MY WIFE AS A PASSENGER WHEN MY MOTORCYCLE JUST SHUT OFF NO WARNING NO NOTHING. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART THE BIKE AFTER GETTING IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WOULD JUST CRANK AND NOT START.AS WE SAT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WAITING FOR HELP WHICH TOOK ABOUT 1.5 HRS FOR MY DAUGHTER TO ARRIVE WITH MY TRUCK WE FEEL THAT WE SAT IN DANGER AS WELL AS WITH THE BIKE JUST SHUTTING OFF IT COULD OF CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH GOOD THING I WASN'T TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH A LOT OF TRAFFIC. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE THROUGH FORUMS IT SEEM LIKE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES EACH CASE I READ WAS THE SAME THING THAT HAPPEN TO ME. I HAVE CONTACTED YAMAHA AND THEY SEEM TO HAVE NO ISSUE WITH WHAT HAS HAPPEN. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AS IT IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TB-2014-002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
YAMAHA MC: COMPONENTS EQUIPPED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ARE STANDALONE PRODUCTS COVERED BY WARRANTY OF 1 YEAR AND INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ARE HANDLE BY DEALERS WHEN ISSUES ACCORD WITH PRODUCT. MODEL DELUXE AND V STAR 1300 DELUXE. *PE
TB-2014-002 — EQUIPMENT
YAMAHA MC: COMPONENTS EQUIPPED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ARE STANDALONE PRODUCTS COVERED BY WARRANTY OF 1 YEAR AND INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ARE HANDLE BY DEALERS WHEN ISSUES ACCORD WITH PRODUCT. MODEL DELUXE AND V STAR 1300 DELUXE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 YAMAHA V STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA V STAR
- 2006 YAMAHA V STAR — 21 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA V STAR (current)
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