NHTSA Recall 13V298000: Electrical system
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,900 vehicles. It affects 2014 Yamaha Bolt.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V298000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 8, 2013 |
| Owner notification | August 2, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V298000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha Bolt | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.