Yamaha Recall 97V230000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 97V230000 · announced December 15, 1997 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 1,027 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. AN OVERLOAD OF THE TURN SIGNAL, REAR TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT, AND CARBURETOR WARMER CIRCUIT CAN BLOW THE FUSE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LACK OF REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT NOTICE THE MOTORCYCLE'S BRAKING ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, APPROPRIATE-RATED FUSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Yamaha Ltjc
• 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
• 1997 Yamaha Xvz13ltj

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.