Yamaha Xvs65 1998

Model Xvs65 made in 1998 by Yamaha got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning seats .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - MOTORCYCLE
05V067000YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAfrom 01/01/1995 to 02/25/2005V (Vehicle)17904203/04/2005MFRYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA03/03/200503/03/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
05V256000YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAfrom 05/01/1997 to 05/31/2005V (Vehicle)4600006/15/2005MFRYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA06/01/200506/06/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Consequence SummaryIf the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. the passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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 different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.