NHTSA Recall 01V094000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V094000; Date: Mar. 23, 2001
If this occurs, the broken bracket and the mufflers could fall loose from the motorcycle, damaging or pulling loose the rear hydraulic brake hose, causing loss of rear brake performance. The loose muffler parts could also present a traffic hazard for those around the motorcycle. Additionally, the rider could be distracted as the mufflers fall loose, leading to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Yamaha Xv1600al; 2000 Yamaha Xv1600am; 1999 Yamaha Xv1600atl; 2000 Yamaha Xv1600atm
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 13,362
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: on certain road star motorcycles, if the bolts holding the exhaust system are allowed to loosen, the bracket holding the mufflers can break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new muffler bracket. Owner notification began March 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-6-yamaha (1-800-693-6242).
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2001
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