1999 Yamaha Xvs11 Recall Information and Defects
The 1999 Yamaha Xvs11 has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. These critical defects primarily concern motorcycle. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Motorcycle Malfunction (MFR Campaign: M2005-003)
NHTSA ID: 05V067000 | MFR Campaign Number: M2005-003
Posted on: 2005-03-03
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (tty
1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.
safercar.gov
Defect #2: Motorcycle Malfunction (MFR Campaign: M2005-010)
NHTSA ID: 05V256000 | MFR Campaign Number: M2005-010
Posted on: 2005-06-06
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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 hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (tty
1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.
safercar.gov
