Recall 05V-256: 1998–2005 Yamaha XVS11, 1998–2005 Yamaha XVS65
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jun 1, 2005, covering about 46,000 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats › Motorcycle |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V256000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XVS11 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Yamaha XVS65 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-256?
On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
How is recall 05V-256 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.