2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
1 recalls — 1 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
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 2, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS SUPPOSEDLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH ITS TRANSMISSION THAT YAMAHA HAS KNOWN ABOUT SINCE BEFORE I PURCHASED MINE. THEY CONTINUE TO SELL THE MODEL AND HAVE NOT FIXED MY BIKE NOR ARE THEY DOING IT IN A TIMELY FASHION.*AK
YAMAHA XV17PCPC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA XV17PCPC across all model years (2002–2003).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
YAMAHA XV17PCPC — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |