NHTSA Complaint #10047235 — 2002 YAMAHA XVS650 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10047235
Vehicle	2002 YAMAHA XVS650
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	November 14, 2003
Date Filed	November 20, 2003
Mileage	10,750 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

STARTER FAILURE ON 2002 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE DUE TO DESIGN FAILURE TO PREVENT "KICKBACK" UPON STARTING. VERY HIGH INCIDENCE OF FAILURE WITH MODELS PRIOR TO 2003 WHEN STARTER WAS REDESIGNED. YAMAHA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *LA

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