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Aug 2, 2018 Power Train 14,000 mi

PASSING ON A FREEWAY AND LOST 5TH GEAR. COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND PROBLEM THAT YAMAHA IS AWARE OF AND THEY LEFT CUSTOMERS OUT TO DRY. OR SHOULD I SAY DIE!! THIS WILL COST US AROUND 4,000 TO FIX. SHAME ON YAMAHA FOR NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM. EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD...

Aug 2, 2018 Power Train 14,000 mi

PASSING ON A FREEWAY AND LOST 5TH GEAR. COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND PROBLEM THAT YAMAHA IS AWARE OF AND THEY LEFT CUSTOMERS OUT TO DRY. OR SHOULD I SAY DIE!! THIS WILL COST US AROUND 4,000 TO FIX. SHAME ON YAMAHA FOR NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM. EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD...

May 20, 2013 Power Train 25,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE...

May 20, 2013 Power Train 25,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train

I OWNED A YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO 1600 YEAR 2003. I HAVE NOW 52000 KLM ONLY. LAST WEEK WILE A WAS RIDING AT 110KLM PER HOUR ON THE FIFTH GEAR AS USUAL TRANSMISSION CAME ON NEUTRAL STATE, WHEN I RELEASED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN IN FIFTH GEAR. SO I ENDED MY RIDE IN FOURTH GEAR AS THE RESULT A...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train

I OWNED A YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO 1600 YEAR 2003. I HAVE NOW 52000 KLM ONLY. LAST WEEK WILE A WAS RIDING AT 110KLM PER HOUR ON THE FIFTH GEAR AS USUAL TRANSMISSION CAME ON NEUTRAL STATE, WHEN I RELEASED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN IN FIFTH GEAR. SO I ENDED MY RIDE IN FOURTH GEAR AS THE RESULT A...

May 18, 2010 Power Train 18,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR AND THE RECALL WAS DONE ON TRANS. BUT 3 WEEKS A GO IT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS RIDING IT. THE SHOP TELLS ME IT WAS SECOND GEAR THAT BROKE, HE SAID THAT HE DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHY. IT ONLY HAS 18000 MILES AND ITS IN MINT SHAPE. NEVER BEEN TREATED ROUGH, DON'T THINK I COULD...

May 18, 2010 Power Train 18,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR AND THE RECALL WAS DONE ON TRANS. BUT 3 WEEKS A GO IT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS RIDING IT. THE SHOP TELLS ME IT WAS SECOND GEAR THAT BROKE, HE SAID THAT HE DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHY. IT ONLY HAS 18000 MILES AND ITS IN MINT SHAPE. NEVER BEEN TREATED ROUGH, DON'T THINK I COULD...

Nov 10, 2009 Power Train 8,700 mi

RE: COMPLAINT # 10290507 TOOK MY 2003 ROADSTAR TO YAMAHA DEALERSHIP FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (5TH GEAR GONE). WAS TOLD THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE AND YAMAHA WILL REPAIR ON A CASE-BY-CASE SITUATION. ON FRIDAY NOV.6TH I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IF THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE THAT YAMAHA WILL PAY TO F...

Nov 10, 2009 Power Train 8,700 mi

RE: COMPLAINT # 10290507 TOOK MY 2003 ROADSTAR TO YAMAHA DEALERSHIP FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (5TH GEAR GONE). WAS TOLD THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE AND YAMAHA WILL REPAIR ON A CASE-BY-CASE SITUATION. ON FRIDAY NOV.6TH I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IF THE RECALL HAS BEEN DONE THAT YAMAHA WILL PAY TO F...

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 8,780 mi

I WAS RIDING MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT,WHEN I HEARD A CLINK,CLINK AND THEN 5TH GEAR WAS GONE.JUST LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I FOUND THAT MANY 2003 ROADSTARS HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE EXCEPT I DID NOT CRASH LIKE SOME OTHERS HAVE DONE. I CONTACTED A LOCA...

Nov 1, 2009 Power Train 8,780 mi

I WAS RIDING MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT,WHEN I HEARD A CLINK,CLINK AND THEN 5TH GEAR WAS GONE.JUST LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I FOUND THAT MANY 2003 ROADSTARS HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE EXCEPT I DID NOT CRASH LIKE SOME OTHERS HAVE DONE. I CONTACTED A LOCA...

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 10,650 mi

RIDING A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR, RIDER AND A PASSENGER, ON 57N (SO. CALIFORNIA), CRUISING AT 70 MPH IN FIFTH GEAR, BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BIKE STARTED TO REV AS IF IN NEUTRAL. DOWNSHIFTED TO 4TH, NORMAL, UP-SHIFT TO 5TH, NO POWER, BIKE ACTING AS IF IN NEUTRAL. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. EXAMINED FOR ANYT...

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 10,650 mi

RIDING A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR, RIDER AND A PASSENGER, ON 57N (SO. CALIFORNIA), CRUISING AT 70 MPH IN FIFTH GEAR, BEGAN LOSING SPEED AND BIKE STARTED TO REV AS IF IN NEUTRAL. DOWNSHIFTED TO 4TH, NORMAL, UP-SHIFT TO 5TH, NO POWER, BIKE ACTING AS IF IN NEUTRAL. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. EXAMINED FOR ANYT...

Jul 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 16,000 mi

FUEL TANK ON A FIVE YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND MULTIPLE PIN HOLES HAVE FORMED. GAS LEAKED ON HOT MOTOR CREATING SAFETY ISSUE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE TANK. PER MANUFACTURER THERE IS NO COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK TO PROTECT THE BARE METAL FROM RUSTING. MOTORCY...

Jul 30, 2008 Structure 16,000 mi

FUEL TANK ON A FIVE YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND MULTIPLE PIN HOLES HAVE FORMED. GAS LEAKED ON HOT MOTOR CREATING SAFETY ISSUE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE TANK. PER MANUFACTURER THERE IS NO COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK TO PROTECT THE BARE METAL FROM RUSTING. MOTORCY...

Jul 30, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 16,000 mi

FUEL TANK ON A FIVE YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND MULTIPLE PIN HOLES HAVE FORMED. GAS LEAKED ON HOT MOTOR CREATING SAFETY ISSUE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE TANK. PER MANUFACTURER THERE IS NO COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK TO PROTECT THE BARE METAL FROM RUSTING. MOTORCY...

Jul 30, 2008 Structure 16,000 mi

FUEL TANK ON A FIVE YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND MULTIPLE PIN HOLES HAVE FORMED. GAS LEAKED ON HOT MOTOR CREATING SAFETY ISSUE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE TANK. PER MANUFACTURER THERE IS NO COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK TO PROTECT THE BARE METAL FROM RUSTING. MOTORCY...

Jan 1, 2006 Electrical System 5,000 mi

THE FORWARD HORN BRACKET ON MY 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR HAS REGULARLY BROKEN AT 5000 MILE INTERVALS. I TOOK ONE AND BEEFED IT UP WITH WELDED-IN ROD AND ANGLED BRACKETS BUT IT STILL ONLY LASTED 15000 MILES. MY DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO YAMAHA, BUT WHEN I CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LI...

Jan 1, 2006 Electrical System 5,000 mi

THE FORWARD HORN BRACKET ON MY 2003 YAMAHA ROAD STAR HAS REGULARLY BROKEN AT 5000 MILE INTERVALS. I TOOK ONE AND BEEFED IT UP WITH WELDED-IN ROD AND ANGLED BRACKETS BUT IT STILL ONLY LASTED 15000 MILES. MY DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO YAMAHA, BUT WHEN I CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LI...

May 21, 2004 Power Train

ON JANUARY 22, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK *MR

May 21, 2004 Power Train

ON JANUARY 22, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK *MR

May 17, 2004 Power Train

ON JANUARY 5, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL (990021) LETTER REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK AS OF APRIL 23, 2004 THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ...

May 17, 2004 Power Train

ON JANUARY 5, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL (990021) LETTER REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK AS OF APRIL 23, 2004 THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. ...

Apr 28, 2004 Power Train

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION. AS OF THIS DATE 4/29/2004 I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. I RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN JANUARY AND HAVE NOT USED THE MOTORCYCLE SINCE THEN.

Apr 28, 2004 Power Train

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION. AS OF THIS DATE 4/29/2004 I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. I RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN JANUARY AND HAVE NOT USED THE MOTORCYCLE SINCE THEN.

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON JANUARY 23, 2004. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. *AK THE PART...

Apr 20, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON JANUARY 23, 2004. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. *AK THE PART...

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE HANDLING OF THE RECALL OF THE TRANSMISSION ON YAMAHA PARTS. *PH RECALL# 03V30900 *SC *JB

Apr 15, 2004 Power Train

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE HANDLING OF THE RECALL OF THE TRANSMISSION ON YAMAHA PARTS. *PH RECALL# 03V30900 *SC *JB

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 0-3V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON JANUARY 21 2004. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN ON MARCH 21, 2004, AND DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY DID N...

Apr 14, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 0-3V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON JANUARY 21 2004. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN ON MARCH 21, 2004, AND DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY DID N...

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

ON JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND THE INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

ON JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND THE INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR PAST THREE MONTHS. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN JANUARY, 2004. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. TWO MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN, AND WAS TOLD THAT ...

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR PAST THREE MONTHS. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN JANUARY, 2004. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. TWO MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN, AND WAS TOLD THAT ...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE.*AK *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train

PART HAS BEEN RECALLED, MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 3 MONTHS FOR YAMAHA TO SHIP REPLACEMENT PARTS. I HAVE EXPLAINED THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE COULD CAUSE "INJURY OR DEATH" ...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE ANOTHER TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE.*AK *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train

PART HAS BEEN RECALLED, MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 3 MONTHS FOR YAMAHA TO SHIP REPLACEMENT PARTS. I HAVE EXPLAINED THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE COULD CAUSE "INJURY OR DEATH" ...

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HOWEVER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. YAMAHA, US 6555, KATELLA, CYPRESS, CA 90630. 714-761-7300. SERVICE MANAGER VICTOR. *AK MOTORCYCLE ONLY HAS 2,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. OIL LEAKING FROM THE MOTOR BECAUSE MEC...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HOWEVER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. YAMAHA, US 6555, KATELLA, CYPRESS, CA 90630. 714-761-7300. SERVICE MANAGER VICTOR. *AK MOTORCYCLE ONLY HAS 2,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. OIL LEAKING FROM THE MOTOR BECAUSE MEC...

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HOWEVER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. YAMAHA, US 6555, KATELLA, CYPRESS, CA 90630. 714-761-7300. SERVICE MANAGER VICTOR. *AK MOTORCYCLE ONLY HAS 2,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. OIL LEAKING FROM THE MOTOR BECAUSE MEC...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HOWEVER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. YAMAHA, US 6555, KATELLA, CYPRESS, CA 90630. 714-761-7300. SERVICE MANAGER VICTOR. *AK MOTORCYCLE ONLY HAS 2,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. OIL LEAKING FROM THE MOTOR BECAUSE MEC...

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train 7,000 mi

ON JANUARY 2, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER CALLED EVERY WEEK AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train

THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE FLYWHEEL DISENGAGED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SKID WHILE TURNING THE CORNER. *PH CONSUMER RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER TO INFORM ABOUT A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ON BACK ORDER. *LA

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System

THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE FLYWHEEL DISENGAGED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SKID WHILE TURNING THE CORNER. *PH CONSUMER RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER TO INFORM ABOUT A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ON BACK ORDER. *LA

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train 7,000 mi

ON JANUARY 2, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER CALLED EVERY WEEK AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Power Train

THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE FLYWHEEL DISENGAGED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SKID WHILE TURNING THE CORNER. *PH CONSUMER RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER TO INFORM ABOUT A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ON BACK ORDER. *LA

Mar 31, 2004 Electrical System

THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE FLYWHEEL DISENGAGED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SKID WHILE TURNING THE CORNER. *PH CONSUMER RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER TO INFORM ABOUT A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ON BACK ORDER. *LA

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 2,300 mi

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR..I WAS ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL ON JANUARY 9,2004..YAMAHA HAS NOT FIXED THE BIKE AS OF YET..IT HAS BEEN OVER THE 60 DAY PERIOD AND THEY STILL TELL ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL GET IT FIXED..I WANT THEM TO BUY IT BACK OR TAKE IT BACK ON TRADE FOR A 2004 MODEL SO I CAN E...

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 2,300 mi

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR..I WAS ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL ON JANUARY 9,2004..YAMAHA HAS NOT FIXED THE BIKE AS OF YET..IT HAS BEEN OVER THE 60 DAY PERIOD AND THEY STILL TELL ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL GET IT FIXED..I WANT THEM TO BUY IT BACK OR TAKE IT BACK ON TRADE FOR A 2004 MODEL SO I CAN E...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train

THE YAMAHA DEALER HAD THE RECALL PARTS BUT ONLY HAD ONE TECHNICIAN ON DUTY. THE DEALERSHIP OWNER WAS CONTACTED AND HE INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTHS. THE CONSUMER CALLED THREE OTHER DEALERSHIP IN NORTH CAROLINA BUT THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE CON...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train

THE YAMAHA DEALER HAD THE RECALL PARTS BUT ONLY HAD ONE TECHNICIAN ON DUTY. THE DEALERSHIP OWNER WAS CONTACTED AND HE INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTHS. THE CONSUMER CALLED THREE OTHER DEALERSHIP IN NORTH CAROLINA BUT THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE CON...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER DISSATISFIED WITH THE TIMETABLE TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON HIS MOTORCYCLE. *PH THE REPAIR HAVE BEEN TAKING SO LONG BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED THE DEALER WITH THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. *NM

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL WORK WASN'T DONE ON MOTORCYCLE DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *PH

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER DISSATISFIED WITH THE TIMETABLE TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON HIS MOTORCYCLE. *PH THE REPAIR HAVE BEEN TAKING SO LONG BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED THE DEALER WITH THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. *NM

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL WORK WASN'T DONE ON MOTORCYCLE DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. *PH

Mar 21, 2004 Power Train

ON 1/17/04 I BROUGHT THE AFFECTED VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ANNOUNCED ON 1/09/04. MORE THAN 60 DAYS HAVE ELAPSED AND THE REPAIRS HAVEN'T BEEN STARTED YET BECAUSE YAMAHA HAS NOT SHIPPED THE PARTS. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS NO PROJECTED DATE FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. *J...

Mar 21, 2004 Power Train

ON 1/17/04 I BROUGHT THE AFFECTED VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ANNOUNCED ON 1/09/04. MORE THAN 60 DAYS HAVE ELAPSED AND THE REPAIRS HAVEN'T BEEN STARTED YET BECAUSE YAMAHA HAS NOT SHIPPED THE PARTS. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS NO PROJECTED DATE FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. *J...

Mar 20, 2004 Power Train 4,500 mi

IN JANUARY I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT MY ROADSTAR SILVERADO HAD A TRANSMISSION RECALL. SINCE THEN, I'VE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT 4 DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH PARTS FROM YAMAHA. THEY ARE NOW ON BACK ORDER. I DOUBT THAT I'LL EVEN BE ...

Mar 20, 2004 Power Train 4,500 mi

IN JANUARY I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT MY ROADSTAR SILVERADO HAD A TRANSMISSION RECALL. SINCE THEN, I'VE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT 4 DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH PARTS FROM YAMAHA. THEY ARE NOW ON BACK ORDER. I DOUBT THAT I'LL EVEN BE ...

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train

THE PARTS TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION 03V309000 REPAIRS HASN'T BEEN AVAILABLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.*AK

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train

THE PARTS TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION 03V309000 REPAIRS HASN'T BEEN AVAILABLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.*AK

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train 3,400 mi

ON JANUARY 14, 2003 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. T DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train 3,400 mi

ON JANUARY 14, 2003 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. T DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 2,400 mi

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR THAT YAMAHA TELLS ME I CAN'T RIDE BECAUSE IT WILL LOCKED UP AND WOULD KILL ME. I HAVE ONLY 2200 MILES ON IT BUT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AT ANYTIME WHILE RIDDING IT BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEING DEFECTIVE..NOW I CAN'T RIDE IT BUT STILL HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON IT BE...

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 2,400 mi

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR THAT YAMAHA TELLS ME I CAN'T RIDE BECAUSE IT WILL LOCKED UP AND WOULD KILL ME. I HAVE ONLY 2200 MILES ON IT BUT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AT ANYTIME WHILE RIDDING IT BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION BEING DEFECTIVE..NOW I CAN'T RIDE IT BUT STILL HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON IT BE...

Mar 10, 2004 Equipment

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING FOR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE CORP. TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR MY MOTORCYCLE TRANSMISSION RECALL (2003 ROAD STAR). IT HAS A TWELVE MONTH UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY AND THE BIKE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE RIDDEN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. IT IS MY PRIMARY MEANS OF CO...

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL# 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST FOUR WEEKS AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 4/16/2004.*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Equipment

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING FOR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE CORP. TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR MY MOTORCYCLE TRANSMISSION RECALL (2003 ROAD STAR). IT HAS A TWELVE MONTH UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY AND THE BIKE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE RIDDEN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. IT IS MY PRIMARY MEANS OF CO...

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL# 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST FOUR WEEKS AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 4/16/2004.*AK

Mar 8, 2004 Power Train 5,600 mi

O JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 8, 2004 Power Train 5,600 mi

O JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE MISERABLE HANDLING OF THE LATEST YAMAHA RECALL? IF NOT READ SOME OF THE POSTINGS ON THIS FORUM HTTP://WWW.ULTIMATECYCLE.COM/FORUM/THREAD.ASP?TID=674. I AM OUT AT LEAST THREE MONTHS OF RIDING, CELL CALLS, BIKE RENTAL FOR THE RIDES I HOST AND THE INSURANCE MONEY. I STILL HAVE N...

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE MISERABLE HANDLING OF THE LATEST YAMAHA RECALL? IF NOT READ SOME OF THE POSTINGS ON THIS FORUM HTTP://WWW.ULTIMATECYCLE.COM/FORUM/THREAD.ASP?TID=674. I AM OUT AT LEAST THREE MONTHS OF RIDING, CELL CALLS, BIKE RENTAL FOR THE RIDES I HOST AND THE INSURANCE MONEY. I STILL HAVE N...

Feb 26, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO VIN # [XXX] INVOLVED IN THE TRANSMISSION RECALL. THIS BIKE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO BE RIDEN AND YAMAHA CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE RECEIVING ANY PARTS. I CALLED MY DEALER TODAY AND THE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS FOR OVER 4 WEEKS. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS I...

Feb 26, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO VIN # [XXX] INVOLVED IN THE TRANSMISSION RECALL. THIS BIKE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO BE RIDEN AND YAMAHA CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE RECEIVING ANY PARTS. I CALLED MY DEALER TODAY AND THE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS FOR OVER 4 WEEKS. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS I...

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. ON FEBRUARY 20,2004 CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN AND PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

ONE MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT UNTIL JUNE 2004. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE COST $13,000, AND...

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM YAMAHA ON TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND SAID THAT CUSTOMER HAS TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLE FOR REPAIR. *LA *SC THE CONSUMER TRADED IN THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. ON FEBRUARY 20,2004 CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN AND PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

ONE MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT UNTIL JUNE 2004. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE COST $13,000, AND...

Feb 23, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM YAMAHA ON TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND SAID THAT CUSTOMER HAS TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLE FOR REPAIR. *LA *SC THE CONSUMER TRADED IN THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 22, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON 1/23/2004 AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL NO DID THEY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL LETTER ADVISED THE OWNERS NOT TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE RECALL WAS DONE. *NM RECAL...

Feb 22, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON 1/23/2004 AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL NO DID THEY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL LETTER ADVISED THE OWNERS NOT TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE RECALL WAS DONE. *NM RECAL...

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train 850 mi

ON JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MOTORCYCLES. THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEARS MIGHT BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY WOULD RESULT IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP. DEALER INDICATED HE DIDN'T HAVE ...

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train 850 mi

ON JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MOTORCYCLES. THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEARS MIGHT BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY WOULD RESULT IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP. DEALER INDICATED HE DIDN'T HAVE ...

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON MOTORCYCLE'S TRANSMISSION AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE TO BE SCHEDULED IN 3 TO 4 WEEKS BECAUSE DEALERSHIP ONLY HAD ONE QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO WORK ON THE TRANSMISSIONS. (NAR) *LA

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON MOTORCYCLE'S TRANSMISSION AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE TO BE SCHEDULED IN 3 TO 4 WEEKS BECAUSE DEALERSHIP ONLY HAD ONE QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO WORK ON THE TRANSMISSIONS. (NAR) *LA

Feb 18, 2004 Power Train 1,900 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 03V309000 ON JANUARY 21, 2004 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THE SECOND AND THIRD PINION GEARS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR. EVENTUALLY, THE WOULD RESULT IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP. DEALER INDICATED D...

Feb 18, 2004 Power Train 1,900 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 03V309000 ON JANUARY 21, 2004 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THE SECOND AND THIRD PINION GEARS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR. EVENTUALLY, THE WOULD RESULT IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP. DEALER INDICATED D...

Feb 14, 2004 Power Train

A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO ON 8/22/03. WE GOT NOTICE ON 1/5/04 FROM THE RESELLER "NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL PARTS ARE REPLACED." WE GOT THE ACTUAL RECALL LETTER 1/9/04. YAMAHA HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET THE PARTS TO FIX THE MOTORCYCLE. WE HAVE ...

Feb 14, 2004 Power Train

A RECALL WAS DONE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR SILVERADO ON 8/22/03. WE GOT NOTICE ON 1/5/04 FROM THE RESELLER "NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL PARTS ARE REPLACED." WE GOT THE ACTUAL RECALL LETTER 1/9/04. YAMAHA HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET THE PARTS TO FIX THE MOTORCYCLE. WE HAVE ...

Feb 12, 2004 Power Train 5,400 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 03V309000 RECALL LETTER REGARDING SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAYBE INCORRECTLY MACHINED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A BROKEN RETAINER. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. DEALER W...

Feb 12, 2004 Power Train 5,400 mi

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA 03V309000 RECALL LETTER REGARDING SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAYBE INCORRECTLY MACHINED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A BROKEN RETAINER. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. DEALER W...

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 8,500 mi

I RECIEVED A SAFTY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT LEADS TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP AND CRASH. THE RECALL ADVISES TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO ORIGINAL DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BE FOR A MONTH AND A ...

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 8,500 mi

I RECIEVED A SAFTY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT LEADS TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP AND CRASH. THE RECALL ADVISES TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO ORIGINAL DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BE FOR A MONTH AND A ...

Jan 30, 2004 Power Train

SAFETY RECALL REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR. I RECIEVED THE RECALL BY MAIL TODAY, AND CALLED BOTH LOCALL DEALERSHIPS AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE ONLY GETTING FOUR RECALL REPAIR KITS EACH PER WEEK AND HAVE A LONG WAITING LIST. TWO TO THREE MONTHS>

Jan 30, 2004 Power Train

SAFETY RECALL REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON MY 2003 YAMAHA ROADSTAR. I RECIEVED THE RECALL BY MAIL TODAY, AND CALLED BOTH LOCALL DEALERSHIPS AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE ONLY GETTING FOUR RECALL REPAIR KITS EACH PER WEEK AND HAVE A LONG WAITING LIST. TWO TO THREE MONTHS>

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

RECALL# 03V309000 SUBJECT: REAR WHEEL LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO HAD NO PARTS OR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

RECALL# 03V309000 SUBJECT: REAR WHEEL LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO HAD NO PARTS OR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *JB

Oct 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY.*MR *CB

Oct 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY.*MR *CB