Yamaha Xvs950
Model Xvs950 made by Yamaha got 20 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2009
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 06/19/2012 | 19866 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear wheel bearings were replaced. in addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 19,866. kmj | |||
| 06/19/2012 | 19866 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950a motorcycle. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the rear wheel locked without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the entire rear wheel bearings were replaced. in addition, the rear arm was replaced in order to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 19,866. js | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 3200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the rubber belt in the engine was too tight and causing the rear wheel to seize. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,200. | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 3200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the rubber belt in the engine was too tight and causing the rear wheel to seize. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,200. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 3200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 yamaha xvs950 motorcycle. the contact stated while driving 65 mph or at a higher speed the motorcycle vibrates excessively and causes the contacts feet to move off of the footboard. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who test drove it but was unable to duplicate the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 3,200. rvk | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. the consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side had fallen out. it looked as if the axle had been cut in half and then broke. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2009 yamaha star motorcycle xvs950. consumer states motorcycle started to lug and wobble while riding. *tgw the consumer stated when she managed to stop,, there was grease all over the rear of the motorcycle around the rear axle. the consumer's husband notice the axle was broken and on one side had fallen out. it looked as if the axle had been cut in half and then broke. *jb | |||