Passenger seat mounting hardware modification
Defect Summary
On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
Safety Consequence
If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. the passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. in order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
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FAQ: Recall 05V256000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V256000?
NHTSA recall 05V256000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on June 1, 2005. It addresses: Passenger seat mounting hardware modification. The recall affects approximately 46,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V256000 or the manufacturer campaign number M2005-010. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.