NHTSA Safety Recalls
2014 Yamaha Bolt Recalls
The 2014 Yamaha Bolt has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Yamaha Bolt built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 82
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
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1 recall on the 2014 Yamaha Bolt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA 13V298000- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported August 7, 2013 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
What owners report about the 2014 Yamaha Bolt
Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2014 Yamaha Bolt with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Electrical System56
- Vehicle Speed Control23
- Exterior Lighting7
- Unknown Or Other5
- Visibility/Wiper4
- Steering3
- Structure2
- Visibility2
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2014 Yamaha Bolt built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.