Transmission locked up tossing me into the windshield at only 10 miles per hour. If I had been riding a passenger we would have been seriously hurt.
The worst 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- 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
What 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall 01v094000, muffler bracket, consumer received recall letter on 27mar2001. Contacted dealer, who said parts were not available yet. They would contact consumer when parts came in. After numerous calls and visits to dealer, called to yamaha, consumer was only told not to ride vehicle and wait for parts.
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Questions about the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl
Is the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl, close to a typical Xv1600atl model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V094000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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