CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Yamaha XV1700 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (10 reports).
1Recalls
17Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2007 Yamaha XV1700 recalls
Most common 2007 Yamaha XV1700 problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Yamaha XV1700. The contact stated that after riding the motorcycle and then parking the motorcycle, fuel inadvertently sprayed out of the air breather onto the engine. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The local dealer inspected the motorcycle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak and performed a repair on the piston cylinder and fuel pump to fix the motorcycle however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY 5PX-24560-00 HAD AN INCORRECT TOLERANCE FIT AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ON TO THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THE UNIT STAYED TOGETHER WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELING. UPON REPLACING PART IT SIMPLY FELL APART AND CAUSED ALL FUEL IN THE TANK TO DRAIN. FAILURE DURING TRAVEL WOULD LIKELY CAUSE A FIRE AND INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER. *TR
CARBURETOR SPILLS GAS ALL OVER HOT EXHAUST ON RESTART AFTER RIDING. HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. HARD TO RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS. LEAVES POOL OF GAS UNDER HOT BIKE. I OWN 2 OF THESE BIKES AND THEY BOTH DO IT. YAMAHA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A PROBLEM EXIST. *TR
GAS PUKES OUT OF THE CARBURETOR ONTO HOT EXHAUST PIPES WHEN ENGINE IS RESTARTED AFTER RUNNING ON A WARM DAY. TROUBLE RESTARTING ENGINE. PUKES OUT ENOUGH TO LEAVE A PUDDLE UNDER BIKE. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. SERVICE PEOPLE JUST SAID THAT IT WAS THE NATURE OF THE BEAST. THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE ONE DAY. I HEAR THIS COMPLAINT FROM A LOT OF ROADSTAR OWNERS. YAMAHA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM. DATES OF INCIDENT RANGE IN ALL SUMMER MONTHS SINCE OWNERSHIP. BOUGHT BIKE NEW FROM DEALERSHIP. *TR
1. RIDING MOTORCYCLE FOR ABOUT 50 MINUTES, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 DEGREES. PARKED MOTORCYCLE AND RETURNED TO IT 15 MINUTES LATER. 2. UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE, SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE COMING FROM BOTTOM OF VENT TUBE. GENERALLY OCCURS WHEN ENGINE IS VERY HOT. 3. LET ENGINE COOL 10-20 MINUTES, WAITED FOR GAS SMELL TO DISSIPATE, ABLE TO RESTART. NO PARTS REPLACED. *TR
2007 Yamaha XV1700 questions
Does the 2007 Yamaha XV1700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Yamaha XV1700: Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Yamaha XV1700?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Yamaha XV1700 has been fixed?
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