Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-088 · 1984–1985 Yamaha FJ1100
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 85V-088 covers 7,305 1984–1985 Yamaha FJ1100 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE LINE WITH A LINE THAT CHANGES THE ROUTING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE SWINGARM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE HOSE.
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 February 1, 1984 to June 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.