1999 Yamaha Midnight Star Recall Information and Defects
The 1999 Yamaha Midnight Star has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. These critical defects primarily concern manual transmission. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Manual Transmission Malfunction (MFR Campaign: M2006-017R)
NHTSA ID: 06V397000 | MFR Campaign Number: M2006-017R
Posted on: 2006-10-17
Description
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
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 Action
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's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (tty
1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.
safercar.gov
