NHTSA Complaint #11469289 — 2006 YAMAHA XVS1100

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11469289
Vehicle	2006 YAMAHA XVS1100
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 15, 2022
Date Filed	June 15, 2022
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Yamaha XVS1100 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud whining sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact stated that moments later the rear wheel locked up and the motorcycle became inoperable. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the mid driveshaft within the transmission had fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 24,000.

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