2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior recalls and problems

The 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior has 2 safety recalls and 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior recalls

Recall 03V-309: Power Train

Reported Aug 26, 2003 · 29,139 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 02V-181: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 23, 2002 · 5,451 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank bracket washer and damper do not adequately protect the tank from engine vibration.

Risk: Over a period of time, vibration might damage the tank which could result in a fuel leak with the possibility of fire.

Fix: 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 (1-800-889-2624).

2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	70
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown or Other	2
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 52
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 17
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Rotor — 1
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 28,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2019

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 27,450 miles · reported Jan 16, 2009

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 called yamaha USA and they said they would not fix the problem. It is obvious that either the recall did not work or that the tank started to crack before the recall was performed and finally grew big enough to start leaking gas. Your help resolving this would be greatly appreciated.

Electrical System · at 19,500 miles · reported Jun 7, 2006

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 a "recall". 3) I replaced the part at my expense 3 times.

Electrical System · at 18,000 miles · reported Jun 7, 2006

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 5px-81670-00-00 and a gasket 5px15451-00-00.

Power Train · reported Jul 7, 2004

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.

Other Yamaha Road Star Warrior years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior: 03V-309 (power train), 02V-181 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior?

Owners report power train problems most often (70 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.