NHTSA Complaint #10192245 — 2003 YAMAHA V STAR 1000
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10192245 |
| Vehicle | 2003 YAMAHA V STAR 1000 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 16,998 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA V STAR 1000. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR GREATER, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP DUE TO A ROCK EMBEDDED IN THE BRAKE PAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS NOT CALLED AN AUTO TECHNICIAN, THE DEALER, OR THE MANUFACTURER. HE STATED THAT HE HAS ROAD BURNS AND RASHES OVER HIS ENTIRE BODY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS MODERATE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,998.
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