2001 Yamaha Road Star power train problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Yamaha Road Star — 82% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 yamaha road star motorcycle. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v309000 (power train:manual transmission). The dealer will not perform the recall repair after multiple calls and promises. The contact must call the dealer so they can order…”
filed Apr 15, 2009
“Manual transmission and rear wheel locked while driving at 35 mph. When this occurred consumer was able to maintain control of the motorcycle ,and coasted it to a complete stop without the motorcycle tipping over. This occurred due to the defect described in the rear wheel lock recall 03v309000…”
filed Oct 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS MAY NOT MEET YAMAHA…Campaign 06V397000 · Oct 17, 2006
- IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE…Campaign 03V309000 · Aug 26, 2003
Power Train problems in other Road Star years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Road Star | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 Road Star | 100 | 95% |
| 2002 Road Star | 82 | 94% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Yamaha Road Star
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.