2001 Yamaha Road Star Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Yamaha Road Star. 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.

• 06V397000Oct 17, 200620,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Yamaha Road Star 1999–2001, Midnight Star 1999–2001, Road Star Silverado 1999–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining 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 with injury or death.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

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• 03V309000Aug 26, 200329,139 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Yamaha Road Star 2001–2003, Midnight Star 2001–2003, XV16 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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NHTSA investigations

• PE03038Unintended rear wheel lockupClosed · Aug 11, 2003

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