NHTSA Complaint #10410186 — 2001 YAMAHA XVS1100

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10410186
Vehicle 2001 YAMAHA XVS1100
Component POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 20,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

2001 YAMAHA VSTAR MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT UBOLT SNAPPED. THE MIDDLE GEAR LOCKED CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. AFTER INSPECTION FROM MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE U JOINT BOLT SNAPPED APPARENTLY MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. SUFFERED ONLY MINOR INJURY. CALLED YAMAHA AND NOT RECALLS. *TR

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