1999 Yamaha XV1600AL Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL problems

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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeReported March 23, 2001 · 13,362 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: on certain road star motorcycles, if the bolts holding the exhaust system are allowed to loosen, the bracket holding the mufflers can break.
Risk: If this occurs, the broken bracket and the mufflers could fall loose from the motorcycle, damaging or pulling loose the rear hydraulic brake hose, causing loss of rear brake performance. The loose muffler parts could also present a traffic hazard for those around the motorcycle. Additionally, the rider could be distracted as the mufflers fall loose, leading to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new muffler bracket. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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 1-800-6-yamaha (1‑800‑693‑6242).

Recall number 01V094000 · Recall details

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Suspension · CA

While traveling about 40mph the weld mount for the rear shock separated which caused the bike to lower on the rear tire.

1999

Is the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL, close to a typical XV1600AL model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL?

Suspension, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Yamaha XV1600AL have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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