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2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 14, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 26, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 13 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Yamaha XV1600ASNC, most frequently naming the transmission, electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Transmission753.8%
  • Electrical215.4%
  • Powertrain (other)215.4%
  • Body & structure17.7%
  • Engine17.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V309000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Aug 26, 2003
29,139 units potentially affected
The defect: IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
The risk: IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. 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 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAManufacturer number M2004-001View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Transmission
Filed Aug 14, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH., THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT RECALL INFORMATION HOWEVER, NO RECALL INFORMATION WAS ON RECORD FOR THE VIN NUMBER GIVEN. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT WHO DISCOVERED THE 4TH GEAR PINION CLIP AND TEETH WERE FRACTURED. THE MODEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MODEL # XV16ATNB.

NHTSA ID
10165403
Incident
May 13, 2006
Mileage
19,500 mi
Transmission
Filed Oct 30, 2005

2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR 660R. THE 2001 RAPTOR TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FOURTH GEAR DOGS. THE 2001 TRANNY IS WEAK AND YAMAHA WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO JUST ABOUT EVERY 2001 RAPTOR OWNER THAT I KNOW. *NM

NHTSA ID
10141220
Incident
Jul 19, 2004
Transmission
Filed Jul 24, 2005

2001 YAMAHA RAPTORTRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP WHEN UNDER A LOAD IN 2ND GEAR.. COMPLETELY LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH SITUATION.. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR, FIRST TIME WAS UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, PURCHASED NEW IN MARCH OF 01, FAILED MAY OF 01. MINE FAILED BEFORE THE UPDATED PARTS WERE AVAIALABLE FROM YAMAHA.. MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN IN JUNE OF 05. I CALLED YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION AND MY LOCAL DEALER, BOTH SAID THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF A KNOWN PROBLEM OR A SAFETY CONCERN RELATED TO THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I FEEL THAT A PROBLEM THAT WILL CAUSE YOU TO GO INTO A UNCONTROLLED SKID AT APRX 30 MPH IS VERY DANGEROUS. LUCKILY I WAS NOT HURT IN THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
10129858
Incident
Jun 19, 2005
Electrical
Filed Dec 14, 2004

2001 YAMAHA YZF600-R6 MOTORCYCLE OFTEN LEAKING ON MOTORCYCLE SWINGARM, CHAIN, AND SHOCK. DISCOLORED ALUMINUM PARTS AND WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THE CHAIN DUE TO THE METAL BEING EATEN AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT YAMAHA USA WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. THE BIKE WAS CHECKED AT THE DEALER FOR POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT ANYTHING WRONG FUNCTIONALLY.*AK

NHTSA ID
10102976
Incident
Dec 4, 2002
Powertrain (other)
Filed Nov 15, 2004
Crash reported

I HAVE A 2001 YAMAHA RAPTOR (ATV). I KNOW YAMAHA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY FIXED IT FOR 2002. EVERY 2001 RAPTOR THAT I KNOW OF HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN. I WAS RIDING MY ATV WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNG, MY CHAIN BROKE AND I WENT OVER THE HANDLE BARS. THE TRANSMISSION HAD LOCKED UP. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 AND I FEEL THAT YAMAHA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRING IT IN THE WAY OF A RECALL. THEY KNOW THEY MADE A MISTAKE AND NOW NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THE CUSTOMER BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. MY ATV HAS VERY LOW HOURS ON IT BECAUSE OF NO TIME TO RIDE. I KNOW SOME FRIENDS THAT THIS HAPPENED TO IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10098852
Incident
Oct 9, 2004
Mileage
200 mi
Transmission
Filed Apr 24, 2004

RECALL LETTERS SENT OUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. AGO, ADVISED NOT TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL FIXED , YAMAHA HAS NEVER SENT PARTS AND SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL. *AK

NHTSA ID
10067756
Incident
Sep 28, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Apr 15, 2004

VEHICLE IS A 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR,COMPLAINT IS REGARDING CRACK FORMING IN REAR FENDER FROM EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND SWAYING. WHICH IN TIME WILL TRAVEL FULL WIDTH OF FENDER AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF CAUSING INJURY TO RIDER,PASSENGER OR VEHICLES FOLLOWING.YAMAHA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND EVEN REPLACED ALL OR MOST FENDERS IN 1999,SUPPOSABLY YAMAHA REINFORCED FENDER WHERE CRACK WAS FORMING NOW CRACK IS FORMING IN NEW LOCATION.ROAD STARS MANUFACTURED FROM 2000 TO 2003 ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM,FROM WHAT I HAVE COME TO KNOW 2004 ROAD STARS ARE REINFORCED IN THIS PROBLEM AREA.MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE COMPLAINED TO YAMAHA BUT THEY REFUSE TO SEE IT AS A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
10066258
Incident
Apr 10, 2004
Mileage
8,300 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 14, 2004

NO LUBRICATION IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE YAMAHA XVS 650. ALSO NO MENTION OF LUBRIATION NEEDED IN THE OWNERS/REPAIR MANUAL. COULD CAUSE THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEIZE & CAUSE FATAL ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ID
10053149
Incident
Jan 13, 2004