[Viking1]

Stopped by Haucks Powersport yesterday. Ask about this bulletin as my Queens Kodi was using about 2oz of oil per 150-200 miles recently in S. Dakota. We were riding around 100-150 miles per day.

Was told that it is not a cut and dry fix just because the machine is listed.
They (dealer) will need tear down the machine, take pictures of the possible problem parts then send the pictures along with a report to Yamaha. The chance of being turned down is there if they see any damage related poor maintenance.
If Yamaha turns down the claim the owner will have to pay for the dealers work.

It will take about 2 weeks as the dealers will only receive the updated rebuild kits as each claim is approved.

All seems fair to me. Will be taking in her Kodi the end of October when our season is almost over.

Has anyone had help from Yamaha to fix this issue for FREE!?! Seeing how it appears to be a flaw directly related to their engineering? I just started having issues with a 2016 I got earlier in the spring here (April). Is there any knowledge of a class action suit to address this situation? I am starting the process, and new here. Thanks for any suggestions, answers and opinions or facts.

 

[Viking1]

I just got a message on facebook with this PDF file. Unfortunately the file is to big to upload. Here is pics of it. Its good to Sept 23, 2025.


If one of the moderators see this please send me a PM and I will see if I can send you this in a zip file so it can be uploaded to the forum.

 

[Viking1]

There is no lawsuit. And there is no recall either as it's not a safety issue. There is simply a service bulletin released for oil burning.

And as reogem stated, there is criteria to meet on that service bulletin. If you meet the criteria, your repairs are free. That is very fair. You can't expect any manufacturer to repair something for free that has been abused or shown a complete lack of maintenance.

Mine was repaired free of charge earlier this spring March 2020. I had to jump through a couple of hoops, however, the Razee Dealer here in small state Rhode Island, repaired the whole top end free of charge! I am the 2nd owner of the machine also. I just got it April 2019. I must say I didn't have much trust after being screwed with a 1999 I needed serviced at HK Powersports in New Hampshire, but the guys at Razee replenished some humanity and confidence on this one! If ya cant get anywhere, go direct to Yamaha! They screwed up and should be held accountable for it! Cut and dry!

 

[Viking1]

Mine was repaired free of charge earlier this spring March 2020. I had to jump through a couple of hoops, however, the Razee Dealer here in small state Rhode Island, (USA) repaired the whole top end free of charge! I am the 2nd owner of the machine also. I just got it April 2019. I must say I didn't have much trust after being screwed with a 1999 Grizzly I needed serviced at HK Powersports in New Hampshire, but the guys at Razee (RI) replenished some humanity and confidence on this one! If ya cant get anywhere, go direct to Yamaha! They screwed up and should be held accountable for it! Cut and dry!