NHTSA Recall 01V094000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,362 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Yamaha XV1600AL.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V094000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | March 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V094000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha XV1600AL | 1999 |
| Yamaha XV1600AM | 2000 |
| Yamaha XV1600ATL | 1999 |
| Yamaha XV1600ATM | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.