2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR
0 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 6, 2018
I PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE. 20 MINUTES LATER I CAN BACK TO LEAVE. TRIED TO START MOTORCYCLE, AND IT WOULD NOT START. NOTICED A GAS SMELL AND RELIZED FUEL WAS RUNNING DOWN FROM THE CARBURETOR AREA. I FINALLY GOT THE MOTORCYCLE TO START, BUT BEGAN NOTICING THIS AT ALL OF THE STOPS ALONG OUR MOTORCYCL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Nov 7, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WOULD BECOME HOT IN COMBINATION WITH HOT WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED D... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Oct 7, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE TAKES A TRIP THE REAR SHOCKS FAIL ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT MAKES THE REAR END BOUNCE AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED EVERY 200 MILES OR SO THE REAR SHOCKS HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED. T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
TB-M-2014-003
Feb 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — YAMAHA ROAD STAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03038
Opened: Aug 11, 2003 — Closed: Nov 6, 2003
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 22, 2003 YAMAHA NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR2001 XV1600 ?ROAD STAR? MODEL MOTORCYCLES TO ADDRESS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THOSE VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUSHING WEAR ON THE 4TH PINION GEAR.BASED ... Read more
YAMAHA ROAD STAR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA ROAD STAR across all model years (1999–2004).
12
Total Recalls
326
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
YAMAHA ROAD STAR — Year by Year
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