2002 YAMAHA XV16 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 YAMAHA XV16
The 2002 YAMAHA XV16 has received a total of 7 safety complaints 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 Trainmanual Transmission (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 YAMAHA XV16
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 YAMAHA XV16
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 YAMAHA XV16. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER'S CLIENT UNABLE TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF RECALL PARTS. *PH THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE IT IS AT THE DEALER AWAITING THE RECALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION PARTS. THE CONSUME REQUEST A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, DEALER PREP CHARGES, EXTENDED WARRANTY ETC. *CB
DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION RECALL 03V309000 REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR OVER 2 MONTHS. COULD NOT DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
YAMAHA DEALERSHIP DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL. *PH RECALL (03V309000) *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL# 03V309000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN JANUARY 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON 3/9/2004, AND STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *AK
YAMAHA RECALL FOR THE XV16 0N 08/22/03 THAT IS ON YOUR WEB SITE. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM YAMAHE ON THE 01/09/04. YAMAHA STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO CONDUCT THE DEFECT REPAIR. THIS BIKE WAS SOLD TO ME BY RIVA SOUTH DEALER IN NOVEMBER 2003. IF THE BIKE WAS ON RECALL THE DEALER SOLD ME A DEFECTIVE VEHICULE. THIS IS A BAD SITUATION SINCE YAMAHA IS NOT DELIVERING THE REQUIRED PARTS TO THEIR DEALERS IN A TIMELY MANNER. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? I AM PAYING HIGH INSURANCE AND HAVE LOST MY SOLE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION. RIVE SOUTH. MR. MIKE MARTIN 305-451-3320
Safety Rating for the 2002 YAMAHA XV16
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 YAMAHA XV16 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 YAMAHA XV16
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 YAMAHA XV16
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XV16
- 2001 YAMAHA XV16 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA XV16 (current)
- 2003 YAMAHA XV16 — 4 complaints
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