NHTSA Complaint #10147355 — 2000 YAMAHA XVS650
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10147355 |
| Vehicle | 2000 YAMAHA XVS650 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | HI |
Consumer Description
2000 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 CLASSIC; ONLY 8,000 ODOMETER MILES. NOTICED SEVERAL CRACKS OR FRACTURES IN THE REAR WHEEL HUB, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE REAR HUB'S TO EVENTUALLY BREAK-UP AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH DUE TO REAR WHEEL LOCKUP AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. *JB
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