Yamaha Xv16 2003
Model Xv16 made in 2003 by Yamaha got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2003
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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Dealership was unable to perform recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts were not available. consumer had been waiting for over 2 months.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Dealership was unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the parts would not be available until april 2004. *ak | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 4 | ||
| Dealership is unable to perform transmission recall 03v309000 repairs because the manufacturer is continuously changing the availability date of the repair kit.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | MONTGOMERY | 36109 | MONTGOMERY YAMAHA | 334-272-6600 |
| CT | LITCHFIELD | CYDE PERFORMANCE | 860-489-6617 | |
| TX | WEBSTER | 77598 | TEXAS YAMAHA SOUTH | 281-338-1636 |