NHTSA Complaint #10679254 — 2006 YAMAHA V-STAR POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10679254
Vehicle	2006 YAMAHA V-STAR
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Date of Incident	December 27, 2014
Date Filed	January 27, 2015
Mileage	17,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA V-STAR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BOLT LOCATED ON THE SHAFT PINION DRIVE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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