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HighNHTSA·13V298000·Announced 2013-07-08

Yamaha Recalls 2014 Bolt Motorcycles Due to Wiring Harness Fire Risk

Yamaha is recalling 2014 Bolt motorcycles because a wiring harness may contact the exhaust, melt, and short circuit, potentially causing the engine to stall.

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 risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where an engine stall increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2014 XVS950CU (Bolt) motorcycles manufactured between March 2013 and June 2013. The recall involves approximately 3,900 vehicles.

The defect involves slack or sag in the wiring harness, which may allow it to contact the exhaust manifold. This contact can cause the wires to melt and possibly short circuit. If the wires short circuit, the fuses will blow, which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it away from the exhaust. If the wiring harness is damaged, it will first be replaced. The recall began on August 2, 2013. 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 BOLT
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

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 (1)

  • BOLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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