NHTSA recall 06V397000
Power train › Manual transmission
Yamaha Midnight Star and 3 more
Reported Oct 17, 200620,000 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMaker’s number M2006-017RBuilt Nov 1, 1998 – Apr 30, 2001
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.