| Make : YAMAHA | Model : XVS65 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19950101 - 20050225 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V067000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050304 | Date Received by ODI: 20050303 | Date Added to Database: 20050303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
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| Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 179042 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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