| Make : YAMAHA | Model : XVZ13LTJ | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V230000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971222 | Date Received by ODI: 19971215 | Date Added to Database: 19971219 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1027 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. AN OVERLOAD OF THE TURN SIGNAL, REAR TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT, AND CARBURETOR WARMER CIRCUIT CAN BLOW THE FUSE. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, APPROPRIATE-RATED FUSES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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