Yamaha Xv16 2001
Model Xv16 made in 2001 by Yamaha got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V309000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 11/01/2000 to 12/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 29139 | 09/02/2003 | ODI | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 08/26/2003 | 08/25/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. this could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. owner notification began on september 9, 2003. 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 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Info copy of complaint ltr to yamaha motor corp. re the safety recall notice he rec'd; dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to get the recalled part to repair his motorcycle. *ph consumer is concerned about the local dealership having 57 recalls to perform and dealer said that they might get partial supply for the repair. also, dealer said that they could only perform two repairs a day even dealership has the parts and consumer's turn for repair will take in the summer. *la | |||