The 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 34,590 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN03V3090002003-08-2629,139 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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…
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WASHER AND DAMPER DO NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE TANK FROM ENGINE VIBRATION.
Consequence
OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, VIBRATION MIGHT DAMAGE THE TANK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WASHER AND DAMPER WITH ONES OF A NEW TYPE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10,2002. 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…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
52
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The fuel filter assembly to the front of the tank will release the inner sleeve at the elbow spilling fuel all over motor. If motor is hot, can result in fire and has happened in the past. I was fortunate to have just started riding when it happened to me.”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 yamaha road star warrior motorcycle. While driving 70 mph the check engine light illuminated, the needle on the gauge began swinging back and forth, then the motorcycle shut off. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The vehicle was towed to his residence.…”
“I have a yamaha roadstar warrior motorcycle and the recall (id# 45939 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) was performed. This was to prevent the tank from cracking at the mounting bracket. My tank is now leaking gas from that mounting bracket. I took it to the dealer, they…”
“I have a yamaha roadstar warrior motorcycle and the recall (id# 45939 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) was performed. This was to prevent the tank from cracking at the mounting bracket. My tank is now leaking gas from that mounting bracket. I took it to the dealer, they…”
“1) code 12, crankshaft position sensor. Motorcycle loses all power at any speed. Motorcycle inoperative. No prior indication or warning. 2) this has happened to me on 3 different occasions. Twice at highway speeds exceeding 80 mph. This will eventually lead to a fatality and needs to be deemed as…”
“While riding my motorcycle down the hwy it suddenly stopped running while in the center lane of traffic I had to pull over on the side of the road with no engine running. The motorcycle would not restart and it had to get towed. The defective part is called a pick up sensor the part# is…”
“Ltr fwd fm stever yoder (ga) re parts being unavailable to rebuild the transmission of his 2002 yamaha roadstar warrior motorcycle as required in august 2003 recall.*mr *nm”
“Five months ago the consumer received a recall letter regarding transmission. Dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE03038 Opened 2003-08-11 · closed 2003-11-06
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 22, 2003 YAMAHA NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR2001 XV1600 ?ROAD STAR? MODEL MOTORCYCLES TO ADDRESS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THOSE VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUSHING WEAR ON THE 4TH PINION GEAR.BASED ON ITS ANALYSIS OF…
InvestigationPE03038 Opened 2003-08-11 · closed 2003-11-06
UNINTENDED REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 22, 2003 YAMAHA NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR2001 XV1600 ?ROAD STAR? MODEL MOTORCYCLES TO ADDRESS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THOSE VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUSHING WEAR ON THE 4TH PINION GEAR.BASED ON ITS ANALYSIS OF…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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