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7 ComplaintsYamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the system and causing loss of brakes. This is so terrifying to lose the rear brakes on this big bike. I called the dealership again today as I only put 50 miles on the bike since paying them to fix it, I was reassured they fixed it, in the beginning the owner Tom told me there was a connector issue or a sensor, when I picked it up , he said all was well and they just bled it again.
Corrective Action:
Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the system and causing loss of brakes. This is so terrifying to lose the rear brakes on this big bike. I called the dealership again today as I only put 50 miles on the bike since paying them to fix it, I was reassured they fixed it, in the beginning the owner Tom told me there was a connector issue or a sensor, when I picked it up , he said all was well and they just bled it again.
Additional Notes:
Sudden loss of rear brakes, no pedal at all. No light on . no ABS warning light or loss of brake pressure light , this is scary and dangerous. After replacing the rear master cylinder for loss of pressure, the repair has not fixed the issue, and remains to do the same thing. The bike has been in the shop to have the ABS and Unified brake system serviced and bled, the issue still remains. after bleeding the brakes 20 times there is air getting into the system every time. Note there is no loss of fluid or leaks, but air keeps getting into the system and causing loss of brakes. This is so terrifying to lose the rear brakes on this big bike. I called the dealership again today as I only put 50 miles on the bike since paying them to fix it, I was reassured they fixed it, in the beginning the owner Tom told me there was a connector issue or a sensor, when I picked it up , he said all was well and they just bled it again.
Mfg Campaign: 11663899
Recall Date: May 30, 2025
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the sideview mirrors failed to adequately provide sideview visibility. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the mirror stims were too short, resulting in the rider obstructing the sideview coverage area. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11584039
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2024
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
CODE 90 CAME UP THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND DISABLE THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
CODE 90 CAME UP THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND DISABLE THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
CODE 90 CAME UP THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME AND DISABLE THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11341043
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2020
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
CODE 90 COMES UP ON THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME.
Corrective Action:
CODE 90 COMES UP ON THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME.
Additional Notes:
CODE 90 COMES UP ON THE DASH WHICH IS THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11341048
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2020
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Corrective Action:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Additional Notes:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Mfg Campaign: 11321269
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2020
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Corrective Action:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Additional Notes:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Mfg Campaign: 11321269
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2020
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Corrective Action:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Additional Notes:
FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ASSY FAILURE. CAN CAUSE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON OR NOT COME ON. FAILURE FOR ABS TO WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS COMMON ON ALL VENTURES AND ELUDERS MADE BY YAMAHA.
Mfg Campaign: 11321269
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2020
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