After receiving recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was told that consumer would be notified when the parts came in. *ak
Yamaha Road Star Silverado transmission failure problems
17 of the 76 owner complaints about the Yamaha Road Star Silverado describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical mileage
- 5,260
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 200312
- 20024
- 20011
What owners say
The consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure on january 23, 2004. The consumer contacted the dealer and was told that the parts were not available. The dealer informed the consumer that it would take another two months for the parts to be available. *ak the parts were on back order and yamaha motor corp did not have available parts. *sc
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 0-3v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer on january 21 2004. Dealer informed the consumer that the parts were not available. Consumer contacted the dealer again on march 21, 2004, and dealer informed the consumer that they did not know when the parts would be available.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january, 2004. Dealer informed consumer that the parts were not available, and that it would take another two months for the parts to be available. Two months later, consumer called the dealer again, and was told that the parts were not available. Dealer did not know when the parts would be available.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure on january 09, 2004. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer informed consumer that the parts were not available. Consumer contacted the dealer again on april 08, 2004 to see if the parts were available, and dealer informed consumer that the parts were not available.
The federal safety agency recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and was told that the parts were not available. Dealer informed the consumer that it would take another two months for the parts to be available.*ak
Consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure. However, no parts were available. Yamaha, us 6555, katella, cypress, ca 90630. 714‑761‑7300. Service manager victor. *ak motorcycle only has 2,000 miles and has been repaired twice. Oil leaking from the motor because mechanic used the motorcycle to train himself.
On january 2, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission failure. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Consumer called every week and no parts were available.
On january 3, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission failure. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.
On january 14, 2003 consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission failure. T dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the Yamaha Road Star Silverado transmission failure
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The model years with the most reports are 2003 (12 complaints), 2002 (4 complaints) and 2001 (1 complaints).
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