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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
03V309000YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAfrom 11/01/2000 to 12/31/2003V (Vehicle)2913909/02/2003ODIYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA08/26/200308/25/2003
Defect SummaryIn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryYamaha 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06V397000YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAfrom 11/01/1998 to 04/30/2001V (Vehicle)2000010/30/2006ODIYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA10/17/200610/17/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesYamaha 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/10/20041
 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
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 The c-clip inside transmission was improperly installed and it broke, which sheared the fourth gear. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/11/20041
 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
105/14/2002
 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
01/26/20041
 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


StateCityZipNamePhone
COBOULDER80301COLORADO POWER SPORTS3034473500
COFORT COLLINS80521FORT COLLINS MOTOR SPORTS970-498-8858
INPERU46970MAX PITTS YAMAHA SUZUKI HONDA765-472-2423
PANEW CASTLE16101SANDERS YAMAHA7246586255