2002 YAMAHA XV1700

2 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

07V039000 Feb 7, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN ROAD STAR WARRIOR MOTORCYCLES, THE LEAD WIRES FOR THE PICK-UP COIL CAN BREAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESTART.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING RIDDEN, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PICK-UP COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.
15,659 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
06V371000 Sep 28, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
39,757 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Nov 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 29, 2023
I was braking pulling forward into a parking place, going approximately 10 mph. The brakes did not work , the car accelerated jumped a curb ran over a parking sign and did not stop. I attempted to turn to the left on the island so as not to go into the busy street. I scraped/ran into a small tree wh... Read more
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 YAMAHA XV1700

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
2008-001 Mar 3, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ACCESSORY BIG BAR ENGINE GUARD WASHER PLACEMENT - ALL XV1700 (ROAD STAR) MODELS. *PE

YAMAHA XV1700 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA XV1700 across all model years (2002–2007).

10 Total Recalls
60 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA XV1700 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2007 1 18 View
2006 1 22 View
2005 2 18 View
2004 2 0 View
2003 2 1 View
2002 (current) 2 1

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