2012 Yamaha Xvs95/Ct problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 2011-11-01 · campaign 11V533000 · 2,800 vehicles
Defect: YAMAHA 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. THERE MAY NOT BE A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PIPES FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THEM DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED FUEL HOSE.
Risk: OVER TIME, PRESSURIZED FUEL CAN BEGIN LEAKING AT THE HOSE CONNECTION POINTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.