Vehicle recall 03V309000 · August 26, 2003
Yamaha Midnight Star, Road Star and 12 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V309000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 2003
- Filed by
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- M2004-001
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,139
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha Midnight Star (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Yamaha Road Star (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Yamaha Road Star Limited Edition (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Yamaha Road Star Silverado (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Yamaha Road Star Warrior (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Yamaha XV16 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Yamaha XV1600AN (2001): 2001
- Yamaha XV1600ANC (2001): 2001
- Yamaha XV1600ASN (2001): 2001
- Yamaha XV1600ASNC (2001): 2001
- Yamaha XV17PCP (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Yamaha XV17PCPC (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Yamaha XV17PCR (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Yamaha XV17PCRC (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Has your Yamaha been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.