1999 Yamaha Road Star Recall Information and Defects
The 1999 Yamaha Road Star has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. These critical defects primarily concern manual transmission, and equipment. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 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
Defect #2: Equipment Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 10E041000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2010-08-23
Description
Yamaha is recalling certain accessory yamaha double t fat handlebars , part numbers str-5px75-12-00 and str-4wm75-12-00, manufactured from august 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009, to be used on model year 2002-2009 xv1700pc warrior, 1999-2003 vx1600 and 2004-2010 xv1700 road star motorcycles. These handlebars may have tubing thinner than designed where the bars narrow for the switch housings and grips.
Consequence
The affected handlebars could be weak enough in the area to break. Should this breakage occur while the motorcycle is being operated, the operator could lose control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners of record and dealers will replace the affected handlebars free of charge. The safety recall began on august 31, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha toll-free at
1-800-962-7926
Notes
Owners may 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
safercar.gov>http://www.
safercar.gov
