2001 YAMAHA XV16 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
The 2001 YAMAHA XV16 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 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16, potentially affecting up to 29,139 vehicles.
Recall 03V309000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 29,139 vehicles affected
Defect: IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Consequence: IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INFO COPY OF COMPLAINT LTR TO YAMAHA MOTOR CORP. RE THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE HE REC'D; DISSATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT WILL TAKE TO GET THE RECALLED PART TO REPAIR HIS MOTORCYCLE. *PH CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAVING 57 RECALLS TO PERFORM AND DEALER SAID THAT THEY MIGHT GET PARTIAL SUPPLY FOR THE REPAIR. ALSO, DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD ONLY PERFORM TWO REPAIRS A DAY EVEN DEALERSHIP HAS THE PARTS AND CONSUMER'S TURN FOR REPAIR WILL TAKE IN THE SUMMER. *LA
Safety Rating for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 YAMAHA XV16 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 YAMAHA XV16
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XV16
- 2001 YAMAHA XV16 (current)
- 2002 YAMAHA XV16 — 7 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XV16 — 4 complaints
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