NHTSA Recall 03V309000: Manual transmission (power train)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,139 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Yamaha Midnight Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V309000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M2004-001 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | August 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V309000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha Midnight Star | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha Road Star | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition | 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha Road Star Warrior | 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha XV16 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha XV1600AN | 2001 |
| Yamaha XV1600ANC | 2001 |
| Yamaha XV1600ASN | 2001 |
| Yamaha XV1600ASNC | 2001 |
| Yamaha XV17PCP | 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha XV17PCPC | 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha XV17PCR | 2002, 2003 |
| Yamaha XV17PCRC | 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.