Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-069 · 1986–1988 Yamaha FZ600
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 88V-069 covers 9,709 1986–1988 Yamaha FZ600 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID HOSE MAY CONTACT SPEEDOMETER CABLE DURING NORMAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
The risk
THIS COULD WEAR THE BRAKE HOSE AND CAUSE BRAKE FLUIDLEAKAGE, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, AND LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL A SPEEDOMETER CABLE HOLDER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE FLUID HOSE; REPLACE BRAKE HOSE IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: BRAKE FLUID HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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, 1986 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.