Yamaha XVS65 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Yamaha XVS65, covering 225,042 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Yamaha XVS65 recalls by model year

2005 2 2004 2 2003 2 2002 2 2001 2 2000 2 1999 2 1998 2 1997 1 1996 1

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Seats: motorcycleReported June 1, 2005 · 46,000 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Seats: motorcycleReported March 3, 2005 · 179,042 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Questions about the Yamaha XVS65 recalls

How do I check if my Yamaha XVS65 has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Yamaha XVS65 have?

2, covering seats.

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