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.
The fix
Dealers will install new, appropriate-rated fuses.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Yamaha dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V230000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.