NHTSA Complaint #10053068 — 1999 YAMAHA XVS650
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10053068 |
| Vehicle | 1999 YAMAHA XVS650 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 26,400 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
YAMAHA FAILS TO IDENTIFY THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING AREA AS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE IN THE USER MANUAL, SHOP MANUAL AND TECH MANUALS. COUPLING AREA REQUIRES LUBRICATION OTHERWISE THE AREA MAY SEIZE AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP THEREBY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR MAY EVEN RESULT IN DEATH.
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