NHTSA recall 02V181000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Yamaha Road Star Warrior and 2 more
Reported Jul 23, 20025,451 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMaker’s number M2002-016Built Nov 1, 2001 – Apr 30, 2002
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bracket washer and damper do not adequately protect the tank from engine vibration.
The risk
Over a period of time, vibration might damage the tank which could result in a fuel leak with the possibility of fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket washer and damper with ones of a new type. owner notification began july 10,2002. 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 (1-800-889-2624).