2003 YAMAHA XVS11 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
The 2003 YAMAHA XVS11 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:MOTORCYCLE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Power Traindriveline (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11, potentially affecting up to 225,042 vehicles.
Recall 05V256000 — SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
| 46,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYLES, THE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD BREAK IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IS OVER TIGHTENED.
Consequence: IF THE HARDWARE BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. THE PASSENGER COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS MAY ALREADY HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM YAMAHA DATED MARCH 3, 2005, ABOUT THIS DEFECT. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED REMEDY TO THE REPAIR OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL, YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AGAIN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE...
View full details →Recall 05V067000 — SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
| 179,042 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SHIFTING ON THE SEAT.
Consequence: IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. A PASSENGER ON THE MOTORCYCLE COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA XVS11AR-S. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUT SHEARED OFF OF THE MID SHAFT AND THE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
I WAS RIDING DOWN I-25 NORTH GETTING OFF ONTO THE I-70 WEST EXIT. I WAS GOING TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I HEARD A "METAL BOUNCING AROUND" NOISE IN THE BACK OF MY BIKE. WHEN I GOT ONTO THE EXIT MY TIRE LOCKED UP AND I SKID TO THE SIDE WHERE MY BIKE WENT DOWN. AFTER I GOT TO MY MECHANIC WE TOOK THE BACK APART AND FOUND OUT MY MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE. AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PARTS I WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I NEED THIS INVESTIGATED. IT WILL COST ME $3250 TO FIX THE BIKE.
FAILURE OF THE MIDDLE DRIVE LINE INSIDE THE MOTOR. *KB
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA XVS11
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XVS11
- 1998 YAMAHA XVS11 — 0 complaints
- 1999 YAMAHA XVS11 — 0 complaints
- 2000 YAMAHA XVS11 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA XVS11 — 0 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA XVS11 — 15 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XVS11 (current)
- 2004 YAMAHA XVS11 — 2 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA XVS11 — 10 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA XVS11 — 6 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA XVS11 — 2 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA XVS11 — 3 complaints
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