Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcyles, The Original Replacement Mounting Hardware Holding The Passenger Seat To The Fender Could Break If The Mounting Hardware Is Over Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
XVS11
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V256000
Component Description
Seats:Motorcycle
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
19970501
End Of Manufacture
20050531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
46000
Date Owners Notified
20050615
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20050601
Make Campaign Number
M2005-010