Yamaha Midnight Star 2002
Model Midnight Star made in 2002 by Yamaha got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V309000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 11/01/2000 to 12/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 29139 | 09/02/2003 | ODI | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 08/26/2003 | 08/25/2003 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has been on a waiting list for over 3 months to have the rear wheel lock up recall 03v309000 repairs performed. the parts have not been available. dealership indicated it may be another 8 weeks before the recall is performed. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | 08/30/2003 | |
| In january 2004, i received a recall from yamaha, stating there is a problem with the transmission and that they will fix it free of charge, and that i should not ride the motorcycle until the work is done. as of march, they still did not have parts at the dealer and i wrote yamaha with my concerns. they assured me that parts are coming soon. now it is may, five months later, and i own a motorcycle that i can't ride.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Nhtsa recall o3v309000 concerning transmission failure. dealer did not have the parts to do recall repairs. dealer informed the consumer that the parts were on back order.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 1 | 06/14/2002 | |
| 2002 yamaha road star transmission recall. my bike has been in the shop since 1/27/04 waiting for a transmission kit. i am being told that there are no kits available and they might get parts the middle to late april, 04. this is unacceptable! i have only 4,000 miles on this bike purchased in june '02. yamaha should either have to fix my bike asap or buy it back at the original price. *ak | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available, and had no information when the parts will come in. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 12500 | 1 | 06/06/2002 |
| 2002 yamaha royal star venture rear shock absorber (air adjustable) failed. this appears to be a chronic problem with this model 1999 to present.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | LOUISVILLE | 40219 | WHEELS FOR FUN | 502-968-0162 |
| SC | BEAUFORT | 29906 | YAMAHA OF BEAUFORT | 843-525-1711 |