Storage: tank assemblyRecall 84V-097 · 1984 Yamaha FJ600
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 84V-097 covers 510 1984 Yamaha FJ600 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. IF MOTORCYCLE TANK IS FULL AND LEFT IN HOT SUNLIGHT, GAS WILL EXPAND BEYOND THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY LEVEL OF TANK.
The fix
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED TANK TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GAS WILL LEAK; IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, AFIRE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1984 to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.