YAMAHA FJ600 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V097000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FJ600 | 1984 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1984-08-22 | 1984-09-11 |
Production Dates: 1984-01-01 - 1984-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 510
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
