Yamaha Midnight Star 2001
Model Midnight Star made in 2001 by Yamaha got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2001
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 | |||||||||||||||
| 06V397000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 11/01/1998 to 04/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 10/30/2006 | ODI | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 10/17/2006 | 10/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 with injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Yamaha recall no. 06-006.this is an expansion of a previous recall campaign conducted during 2003 (please see 03v309).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Eight months ago consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 regarding the second/third pinion gear maybe incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer. dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The c-clip inside transmission was improperly installed and it broke, which sheared the fourth gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| The parts to perform the transmission recall 03v309000 repairs had not been available to the dealership for 4 months. the dealership indicated it may be another 6 weeks before they receive parts. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | 05/14/2002 | ||
| Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. consumer contacted the dealer in the beginning of january. dealer did not have the parts and did not know when the parts would be available. *ak *jb | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall 03v309000 concerning rear wheel lock up. consumer received the recall for the motorcycle on 1/26/2004 and contacted the dealer for an appointment. dealer informed the consumer that parts were not available , and won't receive the parts for another eight weeks.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | BOULDER | 80301 | COLORADO POWER SPORTS | 3034473500 |
| CO | FORT COLLINS | 80521 | FORT COLLINS MOTOR SPORTS | 970-498-8858 |
| IN | PERU | 46970 | MAX PITTS YAMAHA SUZUKI HONDA | 765-472-2423 |
| PA | NEW CASTLE | 16101 | SANDERS YAMAHA | 7246586255 |