Yamaha Road Star Silverado (XV16ATN), Road Star (XV16AM) +5 more: Powertrain

Affects Yamaha Road Star Silverado (XV16ATN), Road Star (XV16AM), Road Star (XV16ATM), Road Star Silverado (XV16ATL), Road Star (XV16AL), Road Star Midnight Star (XV16ASM), Road Star Midnight Star (XV16ASN) · 1999–2001 — about 2K 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