1998-2005 Yamaha XVS11 and Yamaha XVS65 recall: motorcycle

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on June 1, 2005. It covers about 46,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 46,000
reported: Jun 1, 2005
owners notified: Jun 15, 2005

Seats: motorcycle

What is wrong: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Risk: 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 components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.

Recall number 05V256000

Affected vehicles

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

Questions about recall 05V256000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2005 Yamaha XVS11 and Yamaha XVS65 motorcycle?

Yes. Recall 05V256000, reported on June 1, 2005, covers about 46,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V256000?

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 components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.

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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