1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manual transmission (power train)
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.
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 1999 yamaha road star motorcycle consistently voids raw fuel from the carburetor through the air cleaner down onto the hot engine case and onto the ground, especially when it is hot. The yamaha mot”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Yamaha Road Star Silverado model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha Road Star Silverado model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1 | 17 |
| 2003 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 1 | 50 |
Checking a specific 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
How do I know if my 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silverado; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V397000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.