2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior. 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.
- Power train › Manual transmissionCovers: Yamaha Road Star Warrior 2002–2003, 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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Yamaha Road Star Warrior 2002, XV1700PC 2002, XV1700 2002
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bracket washer and damper do not adequately protect the tank from engine vibration.
Possible consequence: Over a period of time, vibration might damage the tank which could result in a fuel leak with the possibility of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket washer and damper with ones of a new type. Owner notification began july 10,2002. 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…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.