2003 Yamaha XVS65 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Yamaha XVS65. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V256000Jun 1, 200546,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Motorcycle
  Covers: Yamaha XVS65 1998–2005, XVS11 1998–2005

  Reported issue: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 05V067000Mar 3, 2005179,042 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Motorcycle
  Covers: Yamaha XVS65 1996–2005, XVS11 1996–2005, XV250 1996–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

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