2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado recalls

Most common 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	14
Wheels	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2017-04-04, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 YAMAHA XV16APP-W ROAD STAR SILVERADO. WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAK FUEL FROM THE CARBURETOR OVERFLOW TUBING ONTO THE ENGINE FROM THE INTAKE INSIDE OF THE CARBURETOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT AN APPROPRIATE REPAIR COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,091.

2014-07-16, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED ABNORMLLY AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2011-08-02, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 YAMAHA ROADSTER SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FLUID ON THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BEARINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED IN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2008-08-18, Power Train
JUST LEFT WORK RIDING MY 2002 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 HEARD A WHINNING NOISE AS I WAS DECELERATING, MADE IT HOME AND DECIDED TO TAKE THE BIKE TO THE SHOP, ON MY WAY TO THE SHOP THE BIKE STARTED SHAKING VERY BADLY HAD TO PULL OVER OR I WAS GOING TO EAT THE PAVEMENT THIS BEING MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION I WAS IN '!@#$% CREEK. FOUND OUT THROUGH A SHOP THAT MY MIDDLE GEAR DRIVE SHAFT HAD SNAPPED AND IS GOING TO COST 2500 DOLLARS NEED HELP COULD GET IT DONE FOR 1200 IF A PRIVATE MECHANIC THAT WORK ON HARLEYS TO DO IT HOW COULD I GET TO WORK WHEN IT'S 45 MILES FROM MY HOME? *TR

2008-07-28, Power Train
I OWN A 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SEVERAL TIMES A DAY ON THE DAYS THAT I DRIVE MY BIKE I EXPERIENCE A BACKFIRING THROUGH CARBURETOR I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO SEVERAL SHOPS AND EACH OF THEM SAY THE SAME THING THAT IT'S STICKING VALVES AND THAT ROADSTERS ARE NOTED FOR THIS. IF YAMAHA GETS THIS COMPLAINT SO MUCH WHY HAVEN'T THEY DONE SOMETHING ABOUT ? I HAVE DROPPED MY BIKE SEVERAL TIMES ON SLOW TURNS WHEN YOUR IN NEED OF THE POWER AND THEN IT GONE AND YOUR IN TROUBLE AND DOWN YOU GO .THANK GOD FOR MY ENGINE GUARDS THE STOP THE BIKE FROM A LOT OF DAMAGE. *TR

2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado questions

Does the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (14), Wheels (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 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.