2002 Yamaha Midnight Star Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“While riding my motorcycle in dec 2015 on state highway 67. I hear a noise that was a new noise I never hear before and then the motor RPM raced higher, at that time I promptly pulled over, I could not physically see anything or hear any issues, so I returned to the road, and as I was shifting gears, when I got to what should have been 5th gear there was nothing, it responded as if I were in neutral. When I finally returned home, I start research and find there is a manufacturer recall #990021 and NHTSA recall number: 03v309000 for on my motorcycle through the VIN number id. …”

“2002 Yamaha road star transmission recall. My bike has been in the shop since 1/27/04 waiting for a transmission kit. I am being told that there are no kits available and they might get parts the middle to late april, 04. This is unacceptable! I have only 4,000 miles on this bike purchased in june '02. Yamaha should either have to fix my bike asap or buy it back at the original price.”

“In january 2004, I received a recall from Yamaha, stating there is a problem with the transmission and that they will fix it free of charge, and that I should not ride the motorcycle until the work is done. As of march, they still did not have parts at the dealer and I wrote Yamaha with my concerns. They assured me that parts are coming soon. Now it is may, five months later, and I own a motorcycle that I can't ride.”

“Consumer has been on a waiting list for over 3 months to have the rear wheel lock up recall 03v309000 repairs performed. The parts have not been available. Dealership indicated it may be another 8 weeks before the recall is performed.”

“Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available, and had no information when the parts will come in.”