NHTSA recall 06V397000

Power Train · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

October 17, 2006report date

20,000units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

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 with injury or death.

The fix: Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2006.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1999 Yamaha Midnight Star, 2000 Yamaha Midnight Star, 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, 1999 Yamaha Road Star, 2000 Yamaha Road Star, 2001 Yamaha Road Star, 1999 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited, 2000 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited, 2001 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited, 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2000 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V397000.

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