Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has p…
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Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has provided numerous estimated arrival times for part; however, the part still has not arrived. I am told the vehicle is unsafe to ride; however, the manufacturer has failed to provide a replacement part for almost two years.
NHTSA ODI #11484893
2,100 miles · May 11, 2021
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (855) 975-5959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (855) 975-5959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG AND WAS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MOTORCYCLE NEEDED TO BE PLUGGED INTO A TONER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEXT TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON RANCHO (3800 N RANCHO DR #50, LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (855) 975-5958) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,100. ## VIN PASSED ## YAMAHA 2018 STAR ELUDER ##
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
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