The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V533000·Announced 2011-11-01

Yamaha Recalls V Star Motorcycles Due to Fuel Hose Seal Defect

Yamaha is recalling specific 2007-2012 V Star motorcycles because an improperly molded fuel hose may lack a proper seal, creating a potential fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that could result in a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V Star 950/V Star 950 Tourer) motorcycles manufactured from October 2008 through August 2011, and model year 2007 XVS1300/CT (V Star 1300/V Star Tourer) motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through March 2007. The recall involves approximately 2,800 vehicles.

The defect is caused by an improperly molded fuel hose that may not have a proper seal between the fuel pipes for the fuel injectors and the connecting fuel hose. Over time, pressurized fuel can begin leaking at the hose connection points, which could result in a fire hazard.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2011. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA XVS1300/CT, XVS95/CT
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • XVS1300/CT
  • XVS95/CT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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