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Safety Recalls of Yamaha XVS65 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Yamaha XVS65. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Yamaha XVS65.

NHTSA Recall #: 05V256000; Jun. 1, 2005

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Yamaha XVS11, 1999 Yamaha XVS11, 2000 Yamaha XVS11, 2001 Yamaha XVS11, 2002 Yamaha XVS11, 2003 Yamaha XVS11, 2004 Yamaha XVS11, 2005 Yamaha XVS11, 1998 Yamaha XVS65, 1999 Yamaha XVS65, 2000 Yamaha XVS65, 2001 Yamaha XVS65, 2002 Yamaha XVS65, 2003 Yamaha XVS65, 2004 Yamaha XVS65, 2005 Yamaha XVS65

Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE

Recall Summary: On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V067000; Mar. 3, 2005

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Yamaha XV250, 1997 Yamaha XV250, 1998 Yamaha XV250, 1999 Yamaha XV250, 2000 Yamaha XV250, 2001 Yamaha XV250, 2002 Yamaha XV250, 2003 Yamaha XV250, 2004 Yamaha XV250, 2005 Yamaha XV250, 1996 Yamaha XVS11, 1997 Yamaha XVS11, 1998 Yamaha XVS11, 1999 Yamaha XVS11, 2000 Yamaha XVS11, 2001 Yamaha XVS11, 2002 Yamaha XVS11, 2003 Yamaha XVS11, 2004 Yamaha XVS11, 2005 Yamaha XVS11, 1996 Yamaha XVS65, 1997 Yamaha XVS65, 1998 Yamaha XVS65, 1999 Yamaha XVS65, 2000 Yamaha XVS65, 2001 Yamaha XVS65, 2002 Yamaha XVS65, 2003 Yamaha XVS65, 2004 Yamaha XVS65, 2005 Yamaha XVS65

Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Yamaha XVS65 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jun. 1, 2005	Seats:motorcycle	46,000
Mar. 3, 2005	Seats:motorcycle	179,042

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Yamaha XVS65 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2005 Yamaha XVS65	2
2004 Yamaha XVS65	2
2003 Yamaha XVS65	2
2002 Yamaha XVS65	2
2001 Yamaha XVS65	2
2000 Yamaha XVS65	2
1999 Yamaha XVS65	2
1998 Yamaha XVS65	2
1997 Yamaha XVS65	1
1996 Yamaha XVS65	1