2002 YAMAHA XV17PCP

1 recalls — 4 complaints

03V309000 Aug 26, 2003
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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-YA... Read more
29,139 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 9, 2004
Incident date: Jan 9, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL O3 V 309 000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MANPOWER OR THE TIME TO DO THE REPAIRS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 4, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THREE MONTHS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 4, 2004
Incident date: Jan 27, 2004
YAMAHA MOTORCYLE TRANSMISSION SAFETY RECALL FOR 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR (XV17PCP-GY)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 21, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/21/2004. DEALER INDICATED THE PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK

YAMAHA XV17PCP — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA XV17PCP across all model years (2002–2003).

2 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA XV17PCP — Year by Year

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2002 (current) 1 4

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