NHTSA Complaint #10355759 — 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR
SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10355759 |
| Vehicle | 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA ROAD STAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE TAKES A TRIP THE REAR SHOCKS FAIL ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT MAKES THE REAR END BOUNCE AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED EVERY 200 MILES OR SO THE REAR SHOCKS HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THIS BEING A PROBLEM. THE CONTACT PUT AN AFTER MARKET SHOCK ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20000. UPDATED 12/29/10 *BF UPDATED 01/04/11
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