2001 Yamaha XV16
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Yamaha XV16. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Yamaha XV16. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Info copy of complaint ltr to yamaha motor corp. Re the safety recall notice he rec'd; dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to get the recalled part to repair his motorcycle. *ph consumer IS concerned about the local dealership having 57 recalls to perform and dealer said that they…
Info copy of complaint ltr to yamaha motor corp. Re the safety recall notice he rec'd; dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to get the recalled part to repair his motorcycle. *ph consumer IS concerned about the local dealership having 57 recalls to perform and dealer said that they might get partial supply for the repair. also, dealer said that they could only perform two repairs a day even dealership has the parts and consumer's turn for repair will take in the summer. *la
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