Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2002–2004: 2 recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Power Train #03V309000 · 2003 · 29,139 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Fuel System, Gasoline #02V181000 · 2002 · 5,451 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bracket washer and damper do not adequately protect the tank from engine vibration.
Risk: Over a period of time, vibration might damage the tank which could result in a fuel leak with the possibility of fire.
Fix: 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 (1-800-889-2624).
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