2005 YAMAHA ZUMA
1 recalls — 6 complaints — 2 TSBs
04V475000 Oct 1, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.
Consequence
IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 19, 2006
Incident date: May 17, 2006
2005 YAMAHA MAJESTY FLUTTERS, STALL AND TURNS ITSELF OFF PERIODICALLY WITH NO WARNING. THIS PROBLEM IS BEING REPORTED ON THE YAMAHA MAJESTY CHAT ROOMS ESPECIALLY YAHOO. I CONTACTED YAMAHA OF AMERICA AND THEY STATED NO PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE CHAT ROOMS HOWEVER REFLECT THAT YAMAHA HAS RECOGN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 21, 2005
DID YOU KNOW THAT WAL-MART IN THEIR "FLUID CHECK PROGRAM "WILL CHECK EVERY FLUID IN YOUR VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT CHECK YOUR BRAKE FLUID. *NM
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Sep 27, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA ZIMA SCOOTER. THE SAFETY DEFECT WAS THE FRONT DISC PADS ON THE FRONT BRAKES .THEY WORE OUT AT 1800 MILES. METAL ON METAL SOUND. WHILE DRIVING HEARD FRONT BRAKE METAL TO METAL SOUND. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER, 2005. NO CRASHES REPORTED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 23, 2005
Incident date: Sep 21, 2005
DISCOVERED THAT MY NEW 2005 YAMAHA VENTURE WAS DELIVERED WITH FRACTURED/BROKEN WINDSHIELD MOUNTING . UPPER FARING AND CHROME TRIM ARE BROKEN AND OTHER INVISIBLE DAMAGE MAY BE PRESENT. SAFETY HAZARD WINDSHIELD COULD FLY OFF AND STRIKE THE RIDER OR PASSENGER, INJURY OR DEATH A POSSIBILITY ! *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Aug 15, 2005
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
COMPLAINED TO YAMAHA DEALER OF WHINE/HOWL ON MY 2005 ROYAL STAR VENTURE. KEPT FOR 52 DAYS OUT-OF-SERVICE, WHEN RETURNED DISCOVERED THAT THE FINAL DRIVE HAD LOST ALMOST ALL ITS FLUID, COULD HAVE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, INJURY/DEATH. DEALER PRUDENTLY REMOVED WHINE/HOWL FROM MY SIGNED WORK ORDE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Aug 10, 2005
Incident date: May 19, 2005
MY 2005 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE MOTORCYCLE DISCHARGES DANGEROUSLY HOT AIR FROM THE COOLING FAN, 140 DEGREES AT 50 MPH AND 168 DEGREES WHEN STOPPED AT IDLE. THE SUPER-HOT AIR IS DIRECTED ON YOUR LEGS. MY LEGS WERE BURNED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATE THE BIKE IS ACCEPTABLE. ... Read more
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 YAMAHA ZUMA
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
TB-M2009-010
May 7, 2009
200000 WHEELS
YAMAHA MOTOCYCLE: FRONT WHEEL NOT SPINNING FREELY: ANYTIME THE FRONT WHEEL IS BEING INSTALLED, ATTENTION MUST BE PAID TO PROPER PLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS IN BRAKE CALIPER. IF ONE OR BOTH BRAKE PADS BECOME DISLODGED FROM CALIPER, IT IS POSSIBL
2005018
Oct 26, 2005
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
EXCESSIVE DRIVE BELT WEAR. *TT
YAMAHA ZUMA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA ZUMA across all model years (2005–2005).
1
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths