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1999-2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, Yamaha Road Star and others recall: manual transmission

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on October 17, 2006. It covers about 20,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,000
reported
Oct 17, 2006
owners notified
Oct 30, 2006
related complaints
69

Power train: manual transmission

What is 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.
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 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.

Recall number 06V397000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 69 complaints about transmission problems.

1999 Yamaha Midnight Star2000 Yamaha Midnight Star2001 Yamaha Midnight Star1999 Yamaha Road Star2000 Yamaha Road Star2001 Yamaha Road Star1999 Yamaha Road Star MM Limited2000 Yamaha Road Star MM Limited2001 Yamaha Road Star MM Limited1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado2000 Yamaha Road Star Silverado2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado

Questions about recall 06V397000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, Yamaha Road Star and others manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 06V397000, reported on October 17, 2006, covers about 20,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V397000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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