Yamaha Xv19 - Vehicle speed control - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
07V147000	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	from 08/01/2005 to 04/30/2006	V (Vehicle)	8500	04/19/2007	MFR	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	04/02/2007	04/03/2007
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, when equipped with a windshield, the throttle cables can kink at the guide bracket located at the steering head when the handlebar is turned all the way to the left. in this position, a kinked cable can cause either a stickly throttle feeling or prevent the throttle from returning to the closed position.
Consequence Summary	If the rider turns the handlebar to the full left lock during a slow-speed maneuver, this sticky/binding throttle feeling could result in reduced vehicle control, which could cause a crash resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the guide bracket with a new one that has an additional guide to prevent the throttle cables from kinking. the recall began on april 19, 2007. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/22/2009	6900	1
	The accident happened on my property when i was in my routine of leaving the garage, always the same track and control manners. the steps of the event: i started the bike, set the first gear, rolled down the concrete slab. 2 seconds later the bike unintended accelerated, shooting out of the driveway into the field and the woods. i instinctively jumped off the bike and let it down in front of a tree. i landed several feet on the soft ground with a badly fractured left leg. i have ridden this bike for 2.5 years and have 6,900 miles on it. *tr