YAMAHA FJ1200 1986: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FJ1200 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-07-11 | 1986-07-11 | 1986-07-18 |
Production Dates: 1985-12-01 - 1986-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3743
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INSTALL ADDITIONAL GUIDE ON THE BRAKE HOSE HOLDER TO PREVENT EXCESS BRAKE HOSE TRAVEL. ALSO, INSTALL A MODIFIED PASSENGER FOOTPEG.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
