THE SPEEDOMETER IS DANGEROUS AND DIFFICULT TO SEE IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE READ OUT ON THE SPEEDOMETER IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHEN RIDING WITH THE SUN BEHIND ME. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ WITH THE SUN IN FRONT OF ME. THESE ARE AFTERNOON AND MORNING ISSUES. IT'S NOT BAD AT MID-DAY. ALSO, THE REFLECTION FROM THE SPEEDOMET…
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THE SPEEDOMETER IS DANGEROUS AND DIFFICULT TO SEE IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE READ OUT ON THE SPEEDOMETER IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHEN RIDING WITH THE SUN BEHIND ME. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ WITH THE SUN IN FRONT OF ME. THESE ARE AFTERNOON AND MORNING ISSUES. IT'S NOT BAD AT MID-DAY. ALSO, THE REFLECTION FROM THE SPEEDOMETER BEZEL TEMPORARILY "BLINDED" ME ONE DAY. BASICALLY I HAD STARED INTO THE SUN WHILE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. WHOEVER DESIGNED THIS THING SHOULD BE FIRED FROM YAMAHA. YAMAHA SHOULD CORRECT THESE FLAWS AND ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS BLINDED AND CRASHES. I'M NOT ASKING FOR A FANCY UPGRADE. JUST A SPEEDOMETER I CAN READ WHILE RIDING WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT BEING BLINDED. GUESS I'LL JUST KEEPING RIDING BY FEEL FOR NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10626356
931 miles · Aug 7, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY ON THIS BIKE COMPLETELY WASHES OUT IN THE BRIGHT SUN MAKING IT HARD TO ENSURE ADHERENCE TO SPEED LIMITS. THE USE OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES OR LENSES MAKES THE VISIBILITY OF THIS DISPLAY EVEN MORE DIFFICULT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10619497
4 miles · Jul 27, 2014
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
SMOKE COLORED SPEEDOMETER LENS TOO DARK IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN WEARING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. THIS CREATES A HAZARD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GAUGE SPEED DURING CITY OR HIGHWAY RIDING. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10616690
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2014
Electrical System
IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER DURING THE DAY. ESPECIALLY, WHEN THE SUN IS RISING OR SETTING. IF IT'S THE MIDDLE PART OF THE DAY IT BECOMES DIFFICULT ONCE I HAVE SUNGLASSES ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610667
200 miles · Jul 13, 2014
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER READOUT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE IN SUNLIGHT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IF WEARING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. I HAVE TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD AND ADJUST MY VIEWING ANGLE TO DETERMINE HOW FAST I'M GOING, THIS PRACTICE FORCED ON ME BY THE DESIGN OF THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610119
267 miles · Jul 4, 2014
Electrical System
THE FACTORY SPEEDOMETER IS NOT READABLE IS DIRECT SUN LIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10608215
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2014
Electrical System
CAN NOT READ SPEEDOMETER IN BRIGHT SUN. SOMETIMES DANGEROUS TO NOT KNOW HOW FAST I AM TRAVELING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606396
3,500 miles · Jun 26, 2014
Electrical System
UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, IT IS HARD TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER. IT REQUIRES SEVERAL SECONDS OF FOCUS TO READ IT THAT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606082
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
THE SPEEDOMETER ON THIS BIKE IS UNREADABLE DURING THE DAY. THE SMOKED LENS MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE YOUR SPEED AT A GLANCE AND INEVITABLY WILL RESULT IN A SPEEDING TICKET AND OR CRASH. PLEASE PLEASE FORCE A FIX ON THIS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10597741
100 miles · May 29, 2014
Electrical System
UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SPEED ODOMETER. *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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