NHTSA Complaint #11325720 — 2006 YAMAHA FZ1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11325720
Vehicle	2006 YAMAHA FZ1
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 20, 2020
Date Filed	May 24, 2020
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DUE TO MANUFACTURER DESIGN THE MAGNETS ON THE STATOR FLY WHEEL BECAME COMPROMISED. THE RESULT IS A FAILED CHARGING SYSTEM. POSSIBLE INTERNAL MOTOR DAMAGE AS WELL. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I SMELLED THE COMPONENTS BURNING UP AND MY SEAT BECAME VERY HOT. *TR

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