NHTSA Recall 06V397000: Manual transmission (power train)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Yamaha Midnight Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V397000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M2006-017R |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 17, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V397000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha Midnight Star | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Yamaha Road Star | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Yamaha Road Star MM Limited | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.