NHTSA recall 03V309000

Power Train · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

August 26, 2003report date

29,139units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. Owner notification began on September 9, 2003.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star, 2003 Yamaha Midnight Star, 2001 Yamaha Road Star, 2002 Yamaha Road Star, 2003 Yamaha Road Star, 2002 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition, 2003 Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition, 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior, 2001 Yamaha Xv16, 2002 Yamaha Xv16, 2003 Yamaha Xv16, 2001 Yamaha Xv1600An, 2001 Yamaha Xv1600Anc, 2001 Yamaha Xv1600Asn, 2001 Yamaha Xv1600Asnc, 2002 Yamaha Xv17Pcp, 2003 Yamaha Xv17Pcp, 2002 Yamaha Xv17Pcpc, 2003 Yamaha Xv17Pcpc, 2002 Yamaha Xv17Pcr, 2003 Yamaha Xv17Pcr, 2002 Yamaha Xv17Pcrc, 2003 Yamaha Xv17Pcrc.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V309000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.