Yamaha · Canada · Crit
Yamaha Road Star (XV17): Powertrain
Affects Yamaha Road Star (XV17) · 2002–2003 — about 535 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorcycles, abnormal wear of certain transmission components could result in a broken retaining circlip. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Correction: Dealer will replace certain transmission components with new ones.
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