Recall 06V-397: 1999–2001 Yamaha Midnight Star, 1999–2001 Yamaha Road Star and 2 more
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2006, covering about 20,000 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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 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. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Notes
Yamaha recall no. 06-006.this is an expansion of a previous recall campaign conducted during 2003 (Please see 03v309).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Manual Transmission |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V397000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Midnight Star | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Yamaha Road Star | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Yamaha Road Star MM Limited | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-397?
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.
How is recall 06V-397 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.