2001 YAMAHA XV1600ASNC
1 recalls — 13 complaints
03V309000 Aug 26, 2003
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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-YA... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 14, 2006
Incident date: May 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH., THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT RECALL INFORMATION HOWEVER, NO RECALL INFORMATION WAS ON RECORD FOR THE VIN NUMBER GIVEN. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WAS I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2004
2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR 660R. THE 2001 RAPTOR TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FOURTH GEAR DOGS. THE 2001 TRANNY IS WEAK AND YAMAHA WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO JUST ABOUT EVERY 2001 RAPTOR OWNER THAT I KNOW. *NM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Jun 19, 2005
2001 YAMAHA RAPTORTRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP WHEN UNDER A LOAD IN 2ND GEAR.. COMPLETELY LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH SITUATION.. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR, FIRST TIME WAS UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, PURCHASED NEW I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 14, 2004
Incident date: Dec 4, 2002
2001 YAMAHA YZF600-R6 MOTORCYCLE OFTEN LEAKING ON MOTORCYCLE SWINGARM, CHAIN, AND SHOCK. DISCOLORED ALUMINUM PARTS AND WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THE CHAIN DUE TO THE METAL BEING EATEN AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT YAMAHA USA WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. THE BIKE WAS CHECKED AT THE DEALER FOR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Oct 9, 2004
I HAVE A 2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR (ATV). I KNOW YAMAHA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY FIXED IT FOR 2002. EVERY 2001 RAPTOR THAT I KNOW OF HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN. I WAS RIDING MY ATV WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNG, MY CHAIN BROKE AND I WENT OVER THE HANDLE BARS. THE TRANSMISSION HAD LOCKED UP. THIS IS A... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 24, 2004
Incident date: Sep 28, 2003
RECALL LETTERS SENT OUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. AGO, ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL FIXED , YAMAHA HAS NEVER SENT PARTS AND SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Apr 15, 2004
Incident date: Apr 10, 2004
VEHICLE IS A 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR,COMPLAINT IS REGARDING CRACK FORMING IN REAR FENDER FROM EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND SWAYING. WHICH IN TIME WILL TRAVEL FULL WIDTH OF FENDER AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF CAUSING INJURY TO RIDER,PASSENGER OR VEHICLES FOLLOWING.YAMAHA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND EVEN REPLACED A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
NO LUBRICATION IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE YAMAHA XVS 650. ALSO NO MENTION OF LUBRIATION NEEDED IN THE OWNERS/REPAIR MANUAL. COULD CAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEIZE & CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 30, 2003
Incident date: Nov 30, 2003
I HAVE A 2001 ROAD STAR SILVERALDO WITH 28000 MILES. I CHANGED MY OWN OIL AT LEAST EVERY 3000 MILES, ALONG WITH FILTER. EVERY TIME I DRAIN THE IOL I FIND BRASS AND ALUMINUM IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAIN PAN. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN A KNOCK WHEN I FIRST START THE BIKE, AND OCCASIONALLY DURING A LONG RUN.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Oct 31, 2003
Incident date: Oct 30, 2001
STARTER TWISTING AND MOTOR KICKBACKS. STARTER FAILING. *LA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Sep 18, 2003
I HAVE PURCHASED A 2001 YAMAHA R6 MOTORCYCLE , AFTER 8500 MILES , THE 2ND GEAR SLIPS AND MISSES ,DEALER SAID NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION AT $2000 TO FIX. NEVER ABUSED THIS MOTORCYCLE. *LA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 9, 2003
Incident date: May 9, 2001
PURCHASED YAMAHA MIDNIGHT ROADSTAR, LEARNED THROUGH INTERNET SITES OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (LOCK UPS RESULTING IN REAR TIRE LOCK UPS AND CRASHING - PEOPLE BEING INJURED ETC.) SPOKE WITH YAMAHA DEALERS WHO "KNEW OF NO SUCH PROBLEM" - RESULTING IN FEAR OF RIDING SAID VEHICLE (WHICH WE HAD HUNDREDS OF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING LOUD SCRAPING NOISES
YAMAHA XV1600ASNC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA XV1600ASNC across all model years (2001–2001).
1
Total Recalls
13
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths