Info copy of complaint ltr to yamaha motor corp. Re the safety recall notice he rec'd; dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to get the recalled part to repair his motorcycle. *ph consumer is concerned about the local dealership having 57 recalls to perform and dealer said that they might get partial supply for the repair. Also, dealer said that they could only perform two repairs a day even dealership has the parts and consumer's turn for repair will take in the summer.
The worst 2001 Yamaha XV16 problems
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Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Recall number 03V309000 · Recall details
What 2001 Yamaha XV16 owners say
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Is the 2001 Yamaha XV16 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Yamaha XV16, fewer than a typical XV16 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Yamaha XV16?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Yamaha XV16 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Yamaha XV16 transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V309000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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