2005 YAMAHA XT225TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
The 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC, potentially affecting up to 3,620 vehicles.
Recall 04V475000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
| 3,620 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.
Consequence: IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, AND HAD TO SLOW MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO 30-40 MPH. CONSUMER TRIED DRIVING WITH THE HIGH BEAMS, AND THEY WERE TOO BRIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.*AK THE LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE ROAD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA XT225TC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XT225TC
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