NHTSA recall 05V067000
Seats › Motorcycle
Yamaha XV250 and 2 more
Reported Mar 3, 2005179,042 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMaker’s number M2005-003Built Jan 1, 1995 – Feb 25, 2005
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
The risk
If 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.
The remedy
Dealers 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.