Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V397000 Reported October 17, 2006

Transmission third gear failure

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · Power Train · 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V397000
Manufacturer Campaign
M2006-017R
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
20,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retaining 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 with injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace certain transmission components with new ones free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 06V397000 or campaign M2006-017R.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V397000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V397000?

NHTSA recall 06V397000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on October 17, 2006. It addresses: Transmission third gear failure. The recall affects approximately 20,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V397000 or the manufacturer campaign number M2006-017R. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.