How many recalls does the 2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp have?

The 2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Yamaha Xv17pcp has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 29,139 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 03V309000 2003-08-26 29,139 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…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer received recall 03v309000 concerning transmission failure. The consumer contacted the dealer on 2/21/2004. Dealer indicated the parts will not be available until april. The recall letter stated the motorcycle should not be driven until recall repairs were done. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-02-21

“Yamaha motorcyle transmission safety recall for 2002 yamaha road star warrior (xv17pcp-gy)”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-01-27

“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”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-01-09

“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”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Sources & methodology

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 Xv17pcp as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.