Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V298000 Reported July 8, 2013

Engine may stall due to melted wiring harness

Q: What is recall 13V298000?

NHTSA recall 13V298000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on July 8, 2013. It addresses: Engine may stall due to melted wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 3,900 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · N/A · 3,900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V298000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,900

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 8, 2013

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 13V298000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power

N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026

Recall 73V092000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Brakes:mechanical service:other

N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 73V094000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Suspension

N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 26T011000

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Tire tread may separate

N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026

Recall 26E021000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power

N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 13V298000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V298000?

NHTSA recall 13V298000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on July 8, 2013. It addresses: Engine may stall due to melted wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 3,900 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V298000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.