NHTSA Complaint #11414546 — 2014 YAMAHA BOLT EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11414546
Vehicle	2014 YAMAHA BOLT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 16, 2021
Date Filed	April 30, 2021
Mileage	4,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

VEHICLE METER IS DANGEROUSLY DIM. NOT VISIBLE DURING DAYLIGHT DUE TO GLARE. ONLY 2014 YAMAHA BOLT MODELS ENCOUNTER THIS ISSUE. THE SPEED CAN NOT BE DETERMINED WHILE RIDING NOR ANY OTHER INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE METER.

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