Yamaha Recall 03V309000: Power Train, Manual Transmission
NHTSA recall 03V309000 · announced August 26, 2003 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 29,139 units affected
The 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.
The 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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.