Defect Description For Recall
Yamaha Motor Company (Yamaha) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Xvs950Cu (Bolt) Motorcycles Manufactured March 2013 Through June 2013. Slack Or Sag In The Wiring Harness May Allow It To Contact The Exhaust Manifold Causing The Wires To Melt, And Possibly Short Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
BOLT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V298000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20130301
End Of Manufacture
20130630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3900
Date Owners Notified
20130802
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20130708