Eight months ago consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.
The worst 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission5
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Recalls 2
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 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V309000 · Recall details
What 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. The dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts. *ak *sc
Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in the beginning of january. Dealer did not have the parts and did not know when the parts would be available. *ak
Recall 03v309000 concerning rear wheel lock up. Consumer received the recall for the motorcycle on 1/26/2004 and contacted the dealer for an appointment. Dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available , and won't receive the parts for another eight weeks.
The c-clip inside transmission was improperly installed and it broke, which sheared the fourth gear.
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Questions about the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star
Is the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, fewer than a typical Midnight Star model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star have?
2 recalls, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 06V397000, 03V309000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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