NHTSA Complaint #10037163 — 1999 YAMAHA XVS650
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10037163 |
| Vehicle | 1999 YAMAHA XVS650 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 11,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
YAMAHA INSTALLED IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED 5TH GEARS IN THE 1999/2000 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE GEARS PREMATURELY WEAR DOWN AND CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
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