Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
MIDNIGHT STAR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
06V397000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
19981101
End Of Manufacture
20010430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20000
Date Owners Notified
20061030
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20061017
Make Campaign Number
M2006-017R