1986 YAMAHA FJ1200 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #86V091000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
1986 YAMAHA FJ1200 |
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| Manufacturer |
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1985 - 3/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/1986 |
| Influenced by |
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
7/11/1986 |
| # Affected |
3,743 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1986 YAMAHA FJ1200 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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