NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Yamaha XV17PCP Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Yamaha XV17PCP has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 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 XV17PCP. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2002 Yamaha XV17PCP owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Yamaha XV17PCP, describing incidents dated January 9, 2004 to February 21, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 4 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #10075967 · Filed
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL O3 V 309 000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MANPOWER OR THE TIME TO DO THE REPAIRS. *AK
ODI #10061303 · Filed
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03V309000 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THREE MONTHS. *AK
ODI #10060376 · Filed
YAMAHA MOTORCYLE TRANSMISSION SAFETY RECALL FOR 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR (XV17PCP-GY)
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 October 1, 2001 – June 30, 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).
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