1996-2005 Yamaha XV250, Yamaha XVS11 and others recall: motorcycle

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on March 3, 2005. It covers about 179,042 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 179,042
reported: Mar 3, 2005
owners notified: Mar 4, 2005

Seats: motorcycle

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 05V067000

Affected vehicles

Yamaha XV250 1996-2005 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Yamaha XVS11 1996-2005 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Yamaha XVS65 1996-2005 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Questions about recall 05V067000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2005 Yamaha XV250, Yamaha XVS11 and others motorcycle?

Yes. Recall 05V067000, reported on March 3, 2005, covers about 179,042 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V067000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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