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1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 97V230000 Reported 1,027 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. An overload of the turn signal, rear tail/brake light, and carburetor warmer circuit can blow the fuse.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new, appropriate-rated fuses.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ

How do I know if my 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Yamaha XVZ13LTJ; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V230000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Yamaha models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.