Yamaha · Canada · Mod
Yamaha Road Star (XV16): Powertrain
Affects Yamaha Road Star (XV16) · 2001 — about 450 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear inside the transmission may be incorrectly machined, which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip. If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheels to lock up. Correction: Dealer will replace the transmission gears and shafts.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational