Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 26, 2003

(Campaign #: M2004-001)

YAMAHA/MOTORCYCLES/REAR WHEEL LOCK UP

IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.

NHTSA ID: 03V309000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 29,139

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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