NHTSA Complaint #10157570 — 2001 YAMAHA XVS650

WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10157570
Vehicle	2001 YAMAHA XVS650
Component	WHEELS:RIM
Date of Incident	May 4, 2006
Date Filed	May 15, 2006
Mileage	7,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED WOBBLING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE SPOKES WERE LOOSE ON THE REAR RIM. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC RECOMMENDED TAKING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT NO ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE DEALER.

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