2005 Yamaha Zuma
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Yamaha Zuma. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles and scooters, the rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If such separation occurs during operation, braking ability with the rear wheel will be reduced or lost, which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake shoes. the recall began on october 8, 2004. owners should contact yamaha at 1-800-889-2624.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
2005 yamaha majesty flutters, stall and turns itself off periodically with no warning. This problem IS being reported on the yamaha majesty chat rooms especially yahoo. I contacted yamaha of america and they stated no problem has been reported. the chat rooms however reflect that yamaha has…
2005 yamaha majesty flutters, stall and turns itself off periodically with no warning. This problem IS being reported on the yamaha majesty chat rooms especially yahoo. I contacted yamaha of america and they stated no problem has been reported. the chat rooms however reflect that yamaha has recognized a problem with some of the scooters because they have replaced faulty ecu in 2006 bikes under warranty. the problem extends beyond 2006 as my scooter IS a 2005 as are others being reported in the chat rooms. this problem occurs without notice and while the bike IS moving and sooner or later will cause an accident. I bought the scooter used and the stalling occurred the second week I had the bike. I have contacted the previous owner to see if he had a problem. the majesty chat rooms especially yahoo reports many others with this problem. Most of the time it IS at low speeds after a stop and making a turn. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Did you know that wal-mart in their "fluid check program "will check every fluid in your vehicle but will not check your brake fluid. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Dt: contact owns a 2005 yamaha zima scooter. The safety defect was the front disc pads on the front brakes .they wore out at 1800 miles. Metal on metal sound. while driving heard front brake metal to metal sound. incident occurred in september, 2005. no crashes reported. no police report was…
Dt: contact owns a 2005 yamaha zima scooter. The safety defect was the front disc pads on the front brakes .they wore out at 1800 miles. Metal on metal sound. while driving heard front brake metal to metal sound. incident occurred in september, 2005. no crashes reported. no police report was taken. . No injuries reported. manufacturer told the contact that it was not covered under warranty. Also, manufacturer told contact that it was due to wear and tear.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Discovered that my new 2005 yamaha venture was delivered with fractured/broken windshield mounting . Upper faring and chrome trim are broken and other invisible damage may be present. Safety hazard windshield could fly off and strike the rider or passenger, injury or death a possibility ! *jb
- Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing
Complained to yamaha dealer of whine/howl on my 2005 royal star venture. kept for 52 days out-of-service, when returned discovered that the final drive had lost almost all its fluid, could have caused catastrophic failure, injury/death. dealer prudently removed whine/howl from my signed work order !*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
My 2005 yamaha royal star venture motorcycle discharges dangerously hot air from the cooling fan, 140 degrees at 50 mph and 168 degrees when stopped at idle. the super-hot air IS directed on your legs. My legs were burned on several occasions. dealer and manufacturer state the bike IS acceptable. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030065Yamaha motocycle: front wheel not spinning freely: anytime the front wheel IS being installed, attention must be paid to proper placement of brake pads in brake caliper. If one or both brake pads become dislodged from caliper, it IS possible for them to be reinstalled incorrectly, yet still be able to install the wheel. If this occurs, the front wheel will not spin freely. No model years listed.
- 10017652Excessive drive belt wear.
Every Yamaha Zuma model year
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