Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V091000

Service brakes, hydraulic

YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-07-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V091000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Vehicles affected
3,743
Reported to NHTSA
1986-07-11
Owners notified
1986-07-11

Defect description

HEAVY LOAD AND/OR HIGHLY COMPRESSED REAR SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT FOOTPEG SECURING STUD, POSSIBLY FRAYING THE HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH, CAUSING A LEAK AND RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL ADDITIONAL GUIDE ON THE BRAKE HOSE HOLDER TO PREVENT EXCESS BRAKE HOSE TRAVEL. ALSO, INSTALL A MODIFIED PASSENGER FOOTPEG.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA FJ12001986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.