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2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 17 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado, describing incidents dated January 9, 2004 to April 1, 2017.

Most-cited components

Power Train 13 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10970571 · Filed April 4, 2017
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…
ODI #10610960 · Filed July 16, 2014
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…
ODI #10416648 · Filed August 2, 2011
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…

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YAMAHA/MOTORCYCLES/REAR WHEEL LOCK UP

NHTSA #03V309000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2003 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Potentially affected: 29,139 vehicles

Yamaha campaign M2004-001 · Owners notified September 2, 2003 · Vehicles built November 1, 2000 – December 31, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

17 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10970571

Incident: April 1, 2017 · Filed: April 4, 2017

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.

Engine

ODI #10610960

Incident: June 29, 2014 · Filed: July 16, 2014

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.

Power Train

ODI #10416648

Incident: May 1, 2011 · Filed: August 2, 2011

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.

Power Train

ODI #10238792

Incident: August 8, 2008 · Filed: August 18, 2008

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

Power Train

ODI #10236191

Incident: July 26, 2008 · Filed: July 28, 2008

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

Power Train

ODI #10073639

Incident: May 14, 2004 · Filed: May 14, 2004

ON JANUARY THE 5, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PART WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Power Train

ODI #10067084

Incident: April 13, 2004 · Filed: April 13, 2004

ON JANUARY 7, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND DEALER INDICATED THAT CONSUMER SHOULD WAIT UNTIL JUNE 2004. *AK

Power Train

ODI #10066850

Filed: April 8, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON JANUARY 09, 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN ON APRIL 08, 2004 TO SEE IF THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Unknown or Other

ODI #10065207

Filed: March 26, 2004

RECALL PARTS ON BACK ORDER FOR 2002 YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600 SILVERADO. (NAR) *PH *CB

Power Train

ODI #10063372

Incident: March 17, 2004 · Filed: March 17, 2004

ON JANUARY 3, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

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