Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
XV1600AM
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V094000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
19991001
End Of Manufacture
20000228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13362
Date Owners Notified
20010327
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20010323