1999 Yamaha XVS650 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Yamaha XVS650 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Yamaha XVS650.

Most common 1999 Yamaha XVS650 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	4

What owners report

2004-01-15, Power Train
MY COMPLAINT IS THE LACK OF NOTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER CAN CAUSE IT TO SEIZE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. ALSO THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THIS PART FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE OWNERS, SHOP OR MAINTENANCE MANUALS CONCERNING OUR MODEL: XVS 650. * CB

2004-01-13, Power Train
CONSUMER STATED THAT OWNER'S MANUAL DID NOT INDICATE THAT DRIVESHAFT CONNECTED TO THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED, OTHER WISE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE PICTURES OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY DRIVESHAFT NOT BEING LUBRICATED PERIODICALLY.*AK

2004-01-13, Power Train
YAMAHA FAILS TO IDENTIFY THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING AREA AS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE IN THE USER MANUAL, SHOP MANUAL AND TECH MANUALS. COUPLING AREA REQUIRES LUBRICATION OTHERWISE THE AREA MAY SEIZE AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP THEREBY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR MAY EVEN RESULT IN DEATH.

2003-09-03, Power Train
YAMAHA INSTALLED IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED 5TH GEARS IN THE 1999/2000 YAMAHA VSTAR MOTORCYCLES. THESE GEARS PREMATURELY WEAR DOWN AND CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

1999 Yamaha XVS650 questions

Does the 1999 Yamaha XVS650 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Yamaha XVS650 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Yamaha XVS650 has been fixed?

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