NHTSA Complaint #10995373 — 2001 YAMAHA XVS1100

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10995373
Vehicle	2001 YAMAHA XVS1100
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 21, 2017
Date Filed	June 15, 2017
Mileage	32,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

MISHAFT SNAPPED, CAUSING THE NUT TO POTENTIALLY LOCKUP THE DRIVE SHAFT AND REAR WHEEL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REPORTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE FORUMS FOR THE VSTAR 1100 SERIES. SHAFT SNAPS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND CAN BE DISTINGUISHED BY A HIGH PITCH WHINE DURING DECELERATION AS THE BROKEN-OFF SHAFT NUT GRINDS AGAINST THE DRIVE SHAFT.

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