NHTSA Recall 06V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V397000; Date: Oct. 17, 2006
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Yamaha Midnight Star; 2000 Yamaha Midnight Star; 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star; 1999 Yamaha Road Star; 2000 Yamaha Road Star; 2001 Yamaha Road Star; 1999 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited; 2000 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited; 2001 Yamaha Road Star Mm Limited; 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado; 2000 Yamaha Road Star Silverado; 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 2006
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