The 2001 Yamaha Road Star has 2 recalls, both centering on a transmission defect where internal gear wear can break a retaining circlip, causing the transmission and rear wheel to lock up suddenly and potentially throwing the rider into a crash.
The defect originates inside the transmission, where certain gears can wear abnormally over time. Once the circlip fails, the transmission seizes, the rear wheel stops turning without warning, and the rider loses control. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns address the same underlying failure.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain transmission parts wear abnormally and can cause a retaining circlip to break. A broken circlip locks up the transmission and rear wheel, risking loss of control.
What the fix does
Dealer replaces the worn transmission components with new parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The second or third pinion gear in the transmission may be machined incorrectly, causing abnormal wear. This wear can eventually break the retaining circlip, which locks up the transmission and rear wheels.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the transmission gears and shafts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
