1999 YAMAHA XVS1100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
The 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY 1999 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 CC MOTORCYCLE HAS A STARTER PROBLEM,WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE ENGINE THE ENGINE KICKS BACK WHICH IN TURNS TWISTS THE STARTER BOLTS.I HAD BIKE IN SHOP @ DOHM'S CYCLE SHOP IN CHARLESTON WV.THEY WORKED ON IT AND SAID THE BOLTS WAS TWISTED AND THEY NEEDED REPLACED.I INSTRUCTED THEM THAT IT WOULDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM.AFTER THEM HAVING MY BIKE FOR APPROX 23 DAYS THEY CALLED AND SAID IT WAS FIXED.I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND AS SOON AS I STARTED IT I KNEW IT WASN'T FIXED.I PAID THEM APPROX $131.00.RODE ABOUT 1 MILE AND STOPPED TO GET GAS AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT THE BOLTS TWISTED AGAIN..I CALLED THEM ON MONDAY AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIX THE BIKE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING PROBLEM.I HAD ALREADY FAXED THEM 10-15 PAGES ON THIS ISSUSE CONCERNING TWISTED STARTER BOLTS THAT I RESEARCHED ON INTERNET,DESCRIBING IN DETAIL WHAT THE STARTERS WAS DOING AND WHAT CAUSED IT.EVERYONE ON THE FORUM WAS COMPLAINING SAYING THAT YAMAHA HAD A PROBLEM AND WOULDN'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.I WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR AND TO THIS DAY THE BOLTS ARE STILL TWISTED AND IT'S NOT FIXED.
Safety Rating for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M2001019 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL/ASSEMBLY MANUAL CORRECTIONS - FINAL GEAR CASE TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MODELS 1999-2001 XVS1100 AND XVS1100A. NLM
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XVS1100
- 1999 YAMAHA XVS1100 (current)
- 2000 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 6 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 7 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 3 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 2 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA XVS1100 — 2 complaints
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- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints