2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
The 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC 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 Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC, 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 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS SUPPOSEDLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH ITS TRANSMISSION THAT YAMAHA HAS KNOWN ABOUT SINCE BEFORE I PURCHASED MINE. THEY CONTINUE TO SELL THE MODEL AND HAVE NOT FIXED MY BIKE NOR ARE THEY DOING IT IN A TIMELY FASHION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XV17PCPC
- 2002 YAMAHA XV17PCPC — 0 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XV17PCPC (current)
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