NHTSA Recall 85V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V088000; Date: Jul. 9, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Yamaha FJ1100; 1985 Yamaha FJ1100
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp
Affected Units:: 7,305
Recall Summary:
Under extreme use conditions, the rear swingarm contacts the rear brake hose in the master cylinder area. This contact could loosen the union bolt and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: loss of brake fluid causes reduced or ineffective brake performance, which may cause an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace brake line with a line that changes the routing to prevent contact with the swingarm.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: rear brake hose.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 17, 1985
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