2001 Yamaha Midnight Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Eight months ago consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. the dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts. *ak *sc *jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. consumer contacted the dealer in the beginning of january. dealer did not have the parts and did not know when the parts would be available. *ak *jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
Recall 03v309000 concerning rear wheel lock up. consumer received the recall for the motorcycle on 1/26/2004 and contacted the dealer for an appointment. dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available , and won't receive the parts for another eight weeks.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The c-clip inside transmission was improperly installed and it broke, which sheared the fourth gear. *Ak
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