NHTSA Complaint #10916128 — 2013 YAMAHA XT1200Z
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10916128 |
| Vehicle | 2013 YAMAHA XT1200Z |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 7,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, REAR WHEEL SPOKE BROKE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGES TO MOTORCYCLE (SWING ARM, EXHAUST AND WHEEL) AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THAT SPOKES ARE FAILING DUO TO DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR BAD DESIGN. YAMAHA DECLINED SAFETY ISSUE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE STATING THAT WHEELS/SPOKES ARE WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS, I SPOKE TO YAMAHA REPRESENTATIVE SEVERAL TIMES BY CALLING 1-800-962-7926. PICTURES AND SERVICE REPAIR ORDER FROM MOTORCYCLE SERVICE SHOP ATTACHED.
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