2005 YAMAHA XVS65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
The 2005 YAMAHA XVS65 has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65, 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 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 2005 YAMAHA VSTAR 650 SILVERADO. OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE REAR AND ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THERE IS METAL THAT HAS FLAKED OFF AND MIXED WITH THIS OIL AND IT DOESN'T LOOK WELL. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET IS SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A MAJOR ISSUE AND/OR POSSIBLY DEADLY SITUATION IF THE BIKE WERE TO LOCKUP ON YOU WHILE RIDING. OIL ON TIRES AND RIDING COULD POSSIBLY END VERY BADLY. SINCE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY ADDRESSED BY OTHER RIDERS MORE THAN LIKELY YAMAHA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY ISSUE. IS YAMAHA WAITING ON FATALITIES TO OCCUR? WHY HAVEN'T RECALLS BEEN ISSUED? *TR
I HAVE A 2005 YAMAHA VSTAR 650 SILVERADO. OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE REAR AND ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THERE IS METAL THAT HAS FLAKED OFF AND MIXED WITH THIS OIL AND IT DOESN'T LOOK WELL. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET IS SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A MAJOR ISSUE AND/OR POSSIBLY DEADLY SITUATION IF THE BIKE WERE TO LOCKUP ON YOU WHILE RIDING. OIL ON TIRES AND RIDING COULD POSSIBLY END VERY BADLY. SINCE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDELY ADDRESSED BY OTHER RIDERS MORE THAN LIKELY YAMAHA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY ISSUE. IS YAMAHA WAITING ON FATALITIES TO OCCUR? WHY HAVEN'T RECALLS BEEN ISSUED? *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA XVS65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XVS65
- 2000 YAMAHA XVS65 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA XVS65 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA XVS65 — 2 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA XVS65 — 6 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA XVS65 — 4 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA XVS65 (current)
- 2006 YAMAHA XVS65 — 2 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA XVS65 — 4 complaints
- 2009 YAMAHA XVS65 — 5 complaints
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