2009 Yamaha Road Star

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 15

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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24,000 miles · Aug 11, 2014

Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE MAIN FRAME SUPPORT BASE AND SUPPORT BRACKET WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA ROAD STAR MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE MAIN FRAME SUPPORT BASE AND SUPPORT BRACKET WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

NHTSA ODI #10621512

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