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2004 YAMAHA XVS11

2 recalls — 2 complaints

05V256000 Jun 1, 2005
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED.
Consequence
IF THE HARDWARE BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. THE PASSENGER COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
OWNERS MAY ALREADY HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM YAMAHA DATED MARCH 3, 2005, ABOUT THIS DEFECT. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED REMEDY TO THE REPAIR OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AGAIN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER WITH ... Read more
46,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
05V067000 Mar 3, 2005
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SHIFTING ON THE SEAT.
Consequence
IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. A PASSENGER ON THE MOTORCYCLE COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.
179,042 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
MY PARTNER DROVE A V STAR 1100 2004. SHE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE BACK TIRE LOCKING UP, BUT UPON SERVICE, NOTHING WAS FOUND. SHE HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH METAL FLECKS IN THE OIL. ON SEPT 16, 2005, WHILE DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON I-15 NEAR HESPERIA, CA MOTORCYCLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING BACK TIRE TO LOCK U... Read more
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
MY PARTNER DROVE A V STAR 1100 2004. SHE HAD COMPLAINED OF THE BACK TIRE LOCKING UP, BUT UPON SERVICE, NOTHING WAS FOUND. SHE HAD HAD A PROBLEM WITH METAL FLECKS IN THE OIL. ON SEPT 16, 2005, WHILE DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON I-15 NEAR HESPERIA, CA MOTORCYCLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING BACK TIRE TO LOCK U... Read more
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths

YAMAHA XVS11 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA XVS11 across all model years (1996–2005).

18 Total Recalls
41 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA XVS11 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 3 View
2007 0 2 View
2006 0 6 View
2005 2 10 View
2004 (current) 2 2
2003 2 3 View
2002 2 15 View
2001 2 0 View
2000 2 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 2 0 View
1997 1 0 View
1996 1 0 View

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