XV 1600 motorcycle “Yamaha”
| Alert Number | 0725/06 |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | VP08, EC type-approval e1*92/61*00029 |
| Published | 10 November 2006 |
Risk Description
These vehicles can exhibit various defects: - the fourth-gear sprocket on the gearbox main shaft can shift axially, since the circlip may slip out of the groove, - a dog on the fourth-gear sprocket on the layshaft may break off in the event of a violent gear-change. The main shaft including the fourth-gear sprocket and the associated clips and washers must be replaced on all vehicles. The fourth-gear sprocket on the layshaft must also be replaced with a modified, reinforced version.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
All vehicles manufactured in the years 1999 to 2002 with Vehicle Identification Numbers in the following ranges are affected:JYAVP081000000301 to JYAVP081000010047 JYAVP081000010392 to JYAVP081000012035 JYAVP081000012997 to JYAVP081000013612 JYAVP081000015201 to JYAVP081000016852