Recall 05V067000: 1996–2005 Yamaha XVS65 and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 3, 2005

Manufacturer

Yamaha motor corporation, usa

Potentially affected

179,042vehicles

Model years

1996–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 1997 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 1998 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 1999 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2000 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2001 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2002 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2003 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2004 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 2005 Yamaha XV2500 complaints
• 1996 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 1997 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 1998 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 1999 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 2000 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 2001 Yamaha XVS110 complaints
• 2002 Yamaha XVS1113 complaints
• 2003 Yamaha XVS113 complaints
• 2004 Yamaha XVS111 complaints
• 2005 Yamaha XVS119 complaints
• 1996 Yamaha XVS650 complaints
• 1997 Yamaha XVS650 complaints
• 1998 Yamaha XVS650 complaints
• 1999 Yamaha XVS650 complaints
• 2000 Yamaha XVS650 complaints
• 2001 Yamaha XVS651 complaints
• 2002 Yamaha XVS651 complaints
• 2003 Yamaha XVS655 complaints
• 2004 Yamaha XVS654 complaints
• 2005 Yamaha XVS651 complaints