NHTSA Recall 05V067000: Motorcycle (seats)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 179,042 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Yamaha XV250.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V067000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M2005-003 |
| Component | SEATS › MOTORCYCLE |
| Report received | March 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-227-5963.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V067000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha XV250 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Yamaha XVS11 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Yamaha XVS65 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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.