2001 Yamaha Midnight Star Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).

2Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Midnight Star?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Yamaha Midnight Star recalls

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Recall 06V397Oct 17, 200620,000 vehicles affected

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Recall 03V309Aug 26, 200329,139 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train5

What owners report

2004-08-10, Power Train
EIGHT MONTHS AGO CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 REGARDING THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAYBE INCORRECTLY MACHINED, WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
2004-04-14, Power Train
THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 4 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT MAY BE ANOTHER 6 WEEKS BEFORE THEY RECEIVE PARTS. *AK *SC *JB
2004-02-23, Power Train
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK *JB
2004-01-29, Power Train
RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP. CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ON 1/26/2004 AND CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE , AND WON'T RECEIVE THE PARTS FOR ANOTHER EIGHT WEEKS.*AK
2003-09-08, Power Train
THE C-CLIP INSIDE TRANSMISSION WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND IT BROKE, WHICH SHEARED THE FOURTH GEAR. *AK

2001 Yamaha Midnight Star questions

Does the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Yamaha Midnight Star has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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