2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V309000Aug 26, 200329,139 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Yamaha Road Star Silverado 2001–2003, Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003 +8 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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