We found the following complaints for YAMAHA ROAD STAR (2003)
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While driving 20 mph both frontal door air bags went off inadvertently. Driver was not hurt, and was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed the driver this wasan insurance claim issue. At this timedealership could not resolve the problem.
Carburetor on 2003 yamaha roadstar (xv1600) will spit gas out on hot cylinder heads and crankcase unpredictably.happens when restarting engine after engine has been stopped for a short period after coming in from a ride.ride can be short or long; unpredictable.was checked by dealer during first few months when new and carb needle was replaced.problem has persisted and occurs every few months thereafter and is only resolved by turning off fuel valve before stopping so carb empties.numerous other riders have seen same problem.last event for me shown below in incident date.
Consumer received a recall for transmission failure. However,no parts were available.berts mega mall, 1151 north azusa avenue, covina, ca 91722. 626 974 6600.service manager mark.
Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of the transmission. No partswere available.
Consumer received a recall notice concerningtransmission failure, but no parts were available.yamaha, us 6555,katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630, 714 761 7300. Service manager, victor.
Nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer contacted the dealer,and dealer informed him that the parts were not available. Also, there was no projected date as to when the partswould be available.
The consumer received a recall noticeconcerning transmission failure. No parts were available.yamaha, us 6555 karella avenue, cypress, ca 9063. 714-761-7300.servic emanager victor.
Two months ago consumer received a recall letter concerningtransmission failure. Dealership still did not havetheparts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer was contacted, and he indicated thatconsumer should wait untilmay of 2004.
Onsumer received a recall notice for replacement of transmission. No partswere available.yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue,cypress, ca 90630. 714-761-7300. Service manager victor.
Consumer received a recall noticefor replacement oftransmission. No parts were available. Service manager sarah.
Consumer received a recall noticeconcerning transmission failure, but parts were available.yamaha, us 6555 katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630, 1800 962 7926. Servic emanager, danny.
The consumer received a recall notice for replacement oftransmission.however, no parts were available.yamaha,us 6555, katella avene, cypress ca 90630.714-761-7300. Service manager victor.
Consumer received a recall notice regardingtransmission failure. No parwereavailable.service manager victor.
Consumer was waiting for parts formotorcycle recallsince january 9, 2004.recall letter stated not to ride the motorcycle. The parts were still not available.yamaha suzuki, 11530 springfield pike, cinncinati, oh 45246, 513-772-2803.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning replacement oftransmission.however, no parts wereavailable.yamaha,us 6555, katella avenue,cypress ca 90630. 714-761-7300. Service manager victor.
The consumer received a recall notice(vp02y0002052) for replacement of the transmission.recall could not be completed because the parts are not available.*mr
Nhtsarecall 03v309000regarding transmission failure. After having recall repairs done,a week later, consumer heard a loud noise, and took it back to the dealer for inspection.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure. No partswere available. Yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630.
Requested help to get yahama to expedite the recall process on the yamaha roadstar.(nar)*ph
Consumer received recall letter for 2003 yamaha roadstar which indicated repairs would take 2 days. After contacting the dealership, he was informed the parts wouldn't be available to them until the end of feb. Or early march.(nar)*ph
Consumer received a recall notice concerningtransmission failure.no partswere available. Service manager victor.
Yamaha motor corporation has issued a recall and after over a month of waiting still no parts to fix the motorcycle.(road star 3003)local dealer in fort walton beach has lied to me for over a month.said i was first on the list to be repaired then saturday i find out that i am actually 30th on the list after he does the bikes he sold first.
Consumer received a recall notice for transmission failure. No parts were available.service manager victor.
Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer had the recall notice since january, anddealer had not received the parts as of yet.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure.no parts were available.yamaha, us 6555,katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630.service manager victor.
Complaint relative to the unreasonable length of time consumer has to wait to have recall performed.*ph
Consumer received a recall notice concerningtransmission failure. No parts were available.yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630. 714-761-7300 service manager victor.
Consumer was informed that the dealer would have the parts for 2003 yamaha roadstar recall n 7 to 10 days but was later informed it would be another month before they received parts to correct the locking transmission. (nar) *ph
Consumer received a recall noticeconcerningtransmission failure.no parts were available. Yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630. Service manager victor.
Requested help to get yamaha roadstar transmission recall performed in a reasonable amount of time.(nar)*ph
Complaint on the length of time it took yamaha to repair the consumer's 2003 yamaha roadstar due to transmission recall.(nar)*ph
The consumer received a recallnoticefor replacement of the transmission. No partswere available.
Nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer receivedrecall notice on january 10, 2004. Hecontacted the dealer, who informed him that the parts needed for recallrepairs will not be available for an unclosed period of time.
Consumer received a recall notice regarding transmission failure.no partswere available. However, mechanic informedconsumer that the partswereavailable onfirst come first serve basis.
Consumer received a recall noticeconcerningtransmission failure. No parts were available. Yamaha,us 6555, katella avenue cypress ca 90630. 714-761-7300. Service manager danny.
Consumer was waiting for recall 03v309000 repairparts for 8 months. The recall letter stated motorcycle was not to be driven until repaired.dealershiphad not resolved the problem.
2003 yamaha roadster was recalled for possible transmission problem.consumer contacted dealer for six weeks for recall repair, but dealer weren't able to do so because recall kit hasn't been provided by the manufacturer.(nar)*la
The consumer received a recall notice (vp02e00017945) for replacement of the motorcycle's transmission.the consumer was told that there were not parts available to perform the recall.6555 katella ave, cypress ca 90630, service manager sarah 714 761 7300.
Transmission recall on the yamaha road star motorcycle.yamaha motor corporation is not addressing this problem in a timely and reasonable fashion.i have waited now over two months without a response.in the meantime, i have been informed not to ride my motorcycle, yet i continue to pay for insurance, etc.
Consumer received a recall notice stating that a bad gear was installed at the factory. Motorcycle should not be driven because gear could come loose and lock up the rear tire.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repair vehicle were unavailable. Also, there was no projected date as to when they may become available.
Recall - there are no parts available to fix my bike, and yamaha is not doing enough in my opinion.i would be more satisfied if they could simply give me a date when the parts would be to my dealer.instead i get the following response "we are not sure when the parts will be available, but they should all be out by the end of april.but that is not a hard date, so please do not take that as a hard date"what the heck does that mean.and they also refuse to give any compensation for loss of use.i am still required to pay my note, insurance, and my warranty is ticking away.and i was told my yamaha there is nothing they can do to compensate any of their owner.this is the worst product customer service i have ever come across.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure. No parts were available.
The consumer dissatified with the lack of availability of parts to perform recall. *ph the consumer was informed of the possibility of a broken circlip. *sc recall 03v309000.
Recall repairs could not be performed because parts were not available.*mr*la
4th pinion gear exchange kit.*mrthe consumer received recall notice 03v-309000.the consumer was unable to ride the vehicle for 90 days because the part was not available.
Received recall from yamaha on circlip that didn't meet quality control standards.contacted dealer for appointment, consumer was told that parts aren't available and will be placed on waiting list as soon as parts were received. *laparts weren't available until late february.consumer called customer relations department of yamaha motor corporation and was told that the facts given by dealer was correct.*la
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmissionfailure.consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the parts were not available.dealer informedconsumer that it would take another 2 months for the partsto be available.
The consumer stated that he received a recall notice on his motor cycle.when he called to make an appointment to take his bike to be repaired he was told that they didn't have the part (transmission) available and may not have it until june, 2004 or maybe a year from now.the mechanic told the consumer that the manufacturer is not sending any material to the u.s and the consumer was placed on a waiting list.the consumer stated that the shop's name is cycle works in carrollton, ga770 832 2003.*la
Consumer was notified ofrecall 03v309000 concerningtransmission failure.however, parts would not be available until the end of february.
The owner received a recall notice (nhtsa recall# 03v 309 000/rear wheel lockup) from the manufacturer on january 15, 2004. The owner has an extended warranty, the yes plan, which includes coverage of up to 150.00 toward a replacement vehicle.yamaha is not acknowledging it.
Consumer received a recall noticeconcerning transmission failure. No partswere available for repairs.
Yamaha dealers didn't know when they would receive the parts to perform recall.*ph*la
The consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.the dealer stated that the parts needed for repair were not available and there was no projected date as to when they would become available.the dealer advised the consumer not to drive the motorcycledue to the potential harm it may cause. *sc
Recall# 03v309000 concerningtransmission failure.. Consumer receivedrecall letter in january 2004. Consumer contacted the dealer who stated the manufacturer will send the parts at the end of march 2004, andconsumer must go on a waiting list.consumer contacted several other dealers who also did not have the parts.
Yamaha failure to replace transmission part(s) that was recalled over three months ago.*ph consumer seeking reimbursement for the repair and obtain the needed replacement part for motorcycle.*la
Dealership was unable to performrecall 03v309000 repairs because the parts would not be available until april 2004.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v 309 000 concerningtransmission failure.consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repairmotorcycle were not available, and it could take up to 3 months before parts will be made available.
Yamaha's lack of parts has made it impossible for me to put additional "break-in" miles on the bike before my warranty will expire.according to yamaha 5000-8000 miles are required to break in a new motorcycle.*mr
The dealership is receiving one replacement part per week to perform recall 03v309000 repairs. Dealership has only receivedsecond part as of this date. Consumerhas been waiting since january 28, 2004.
Recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Parts were not available to dealership for over 2 months.
Parts to performrecall 03v309000 repairswere not available for 4 months.
Consumer received a recall notice concerning transmission failure. No parts were available for repairs.yamaha roadstar 2003 leroy squires, 6510 21 street northeast, tacoma, wahington 98422,253-766-4000.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning manual transmission failure. Vehicle had been on recall since january 21, 2004 . However, parts were not available and won't beavailable for several months.
Consumerreceived nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repairmotorcyclewere not available. Also, there wasno projected date when the parts will be available.
The consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.the consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts would not be available until april 2004.currently, the consumer is #7 on the list for recall repairs.*sc
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available. It could be several months before they get around to repairingthe motorcycle.
The consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning thetransmission failure in january 28,2004.the consumer contacted the dealer to make an appointment for the recall repairs.the dealer did not have the parts, and informed the consumer that the parts would arrive in about four to six weeks.the consumer recently contacted the same dealer, who still did not have the parts, and had not received any information from yamaha as to when the parts would be shipped.the consumer then contacted yamaha, who informed the consumer that nothing could be done at that time because the parts were not available.*sc
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning manual transmission failure.consumer tookmotorcycle to the dealer. After several days dealer calledconsumer and advised him to pick upmotorcycle because the parts would not be available for several months.
Consumer receivedrecall notice concerningtransmission failure. No parts wereavailable.yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue, cypress, ca 90630, 1714 761 7300. Service manager, sarah.
The consumer received a recall notice (03v309000 subject: rear wheel lock up) and contacted two dealers.neither dealer had the parts available to repair the recall and informed the consumer that the parts would not be available for another one to two months.both dealers also have a long waiting list.
In 01/09/2004 i received a recall on my motorcycle for transmission problems.i called my dealer and told them about the recall ,they told me to call back in a week and they would schedule me in to get it taken care of.i called back and they told me that they dont know when parts will be in and that they would call me. It has been almost 3 months and icalled them today and was told that it could be possibly 3 more months before i get my bike in to get it fixed.i cannot ride my bike for 6 months yet am still paying for it.this isnt right and to top it off people were telling yamaha about these problemsa year and a half ago and nothing was done.i feel i shouldnt have to wait 6 months to possibly get my bike fixed.i feel yamaha has and is doing a very poor job to me and its customers.for the year and a half that i know of ,that people were trying to get yamaha's attention and they did nothing was very dangerous and now they are screwing us again by taking 6 months to repair our bikes.this is some of our primary source of transportation and the have warned us not to ride our bikes untill the bikes are fixed.that is so wrong to take that long!!!!
Consumerreceived nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january 2004.consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not yet available. Parts were coming in ,but at a very slow pace.
Consumer received yamaha recall on transmission componets.*ph
Yahama roadstar no parts to fix recall.
Filing complaint because yamaha is unable to resolve recall issue in a timely manner. I received a recall notice in jan. 2004 not to ride motorcycle due to a possible transmission failure. I called my dealer and he said he would order the parts and now he is telling me that there is no release date on the parts to fix my bike. I cannot use my motorcycle but i am still obligated to pay for something that i cannot use. I feel that this has not been handled in a timely manner. I just want my bike fixed. I have heard about some people who have had the work completed and my dealer hasn't even gotten the first repair kit.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january 2004. Consumer contacted the dealer, who said parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available, and it will be several months before the parts would be available to perform recall repairs.
Consumer received a recall notice for transmissionfailure. No parts were available. Yamaha, 714-761-7300, 555 katella ave, cypress ca, 90630.
Consumer was informed that due to the backlog of motorcycles that need repairs, it would be a while before his motorcycle receive the recall repair needed.*ph
Consumer received a recall notice concerningreplacement oftransmission.however, no parts were available. Yamaha, us 6555, katella avenue,cypress, ca 90630.714-761-7300. Service manager victor.service manager (victor)
Consumer received nhtsa recall# 03v309000 concerning transmission failure in january 2004. Consumercontacted the dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available.dealer toldconsumer to keep checking until parts became available.*la
Nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.the consumer received a recall notice on february 12, 2004.the consumer contacted the dealer,and was told that parts would not be available.also, no date was projected as to when the parts would be available.*sc
Nhtsa recall# 03v309000 subject:rear wheel lock up.the consumer contacted the dealer who did not have the parts to perform the free remedy.the consumer also contacted the manufacturer who informed the consumer that the parts were not in stock.
Recall no. #03v309000 transmission failure. Motorcycle has been in the possession of the dealer since january 9th, 2004.there was no information concerning the time span when the motorcycle would be fixed.
The consumer received a recall notice (vp02e00017945) for replacement of the transmission but when he contacted the dealer he was told that there were no parts available.yamaha us 6555 katella ave cypress ca 90630service manager (sarah)714 761 7300.
Consumer received nhtsa recal 03v 309 000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts needed to repairmotorcycle were not available, and it would be approximately 6 to 8 weeks before they would be available.
The dealership refused to performrecall 03v309000repairs until the recall repairs were performed on the motorcycles of the consumers that bought their motorcyclesfromthis dealer.the consumer had been waiting for over 2 months.*sc
Nhtsa recall# 03v 309 000/rear wheel lockup. Owner received notice from the mfr. In january 2004, later contacted the dealer and was told that parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available and it will be mid to late april before parts would be made available. Provide further details.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 in january 2004concerning transmission failure.consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts needed to repair motorcycle were not available, and there was no projected date as to when they will be available.*mr
The consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.the consumer contacted the dealer, who informed him that the parts that were needed to repair the motorcycle were not available, and it could be several months before the parts would be available. The recall was dated for 01/09/2004 and the recall parts were still not available. *sc
While riding m y 2003 yamaha roadstar i had problemsgetting it to shift into 4th gear. I checked the internet for any recalls on the bike. When i found that there is a recall i took the bike to my local dealer, the ran the vin# and said that it had already been done. The recall states that after the modifications are complete stamp a "*" above the aon the vin#. My bike does not have the stamp, the dealer said that don't matter because he knows it was done. I do not feel safe riding the bike since the recall states do not ride serious injury or death will result. If the bike shifted properly i would feel more confidentthat the work was completed.
Yamaha unable to repair the motorcycle in a reasonable time frame. *ph *screcall #03v309000.
Nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer received therecall notice onjanuary 9, 2004.consumer contacted the yamaha manufacturer, and was told that the parts were not available.the manufacturer informed the consumer that it would take another two months for the parts to be available.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not available. It could be several months before they get around to repairingthe motorcycle.
The consumer received a recall notice (nhtsa vp02e0020008) for replacement of the second gear transmission.the dealer indicated that the parts were not available to repair the motorcycle (turbin-service manager).yamaha manufacturer, 6555 ketella ave cypress ca 90630-5101 1-800 962 7926.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v309000/rear concerning transmission failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repair motorcycle were unavailable. Also, there was no projected date when parts will be available.
Consumer received nhtsa recall03v309000 on january 24, 2004 concerning manual transmission failure. However, parts were not available, and dealership did not know when parts will be available.*la
Recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure.consumer tookmotorcycle to the dealer five weeks ago, but dealer did not have the parts.
Both the dealership and the manufacture of yamaha are not sure when the parts are going to be available for the transmission recall.it has already been a month and they are saying it might be another month and advised the consumer not to drive the motorcycle.nhtsa recall campaign 03v309000 transmission; rear wheel lock-up.please provide any additional information.
The consumer contacted the dealer who stated that the parts to perform the recall were on national back order.no date was provided by the manufacturer as to when the parts would become available.recall# 03v309000 subject: rear wheel lock up.*sc
The consumer contacted the dealer on 1/21/2004 in reference to nhtsa recall# 03v309000 subject:rear wheel lock up. The dealer informed the consumer that the parts were not available.the consumer was put on a waiting list and has not received the free remedy yet. *la
Difficulty getting yamaha to perform recall pertaining to certain transmission components that may not meet quality control standards.*ph the transmission could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining circlip.consumer's motorcycle only has 1,300 miles on it.*la
While driving 50 mph motorcycle's front brake calipers fell off.as a result, driver losts all braking ability.
The contact owns a 2003 yamaha roadstar. He experienced difficulty when attempting to raise the vehicle using the jack. Upon further inspectionhe noticed that the shock spring assembly mount had fractured. He called several dealerships and was told that the failure was never reported. He called the manufacturer and was not provided with assistance because the warranty expired. No repairs were made.the current and failure mileages were approximately 29,500.
The contact owns a 2003 yamaha road star.while driving 55 mph, the rear tire struck the top of the rear fender.the dealer stated that the rear shock mount caused the failure;as of november 19, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.updated 12/04/07
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