NHTSA recall 85V088000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Yamaha FJ1100
Reported Jul 9, 19857,305 vehicles affectedYAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORPBuilt Feb 1, 1984 – Jun 1, 1984
The defect
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 remedy
Replace brake line with a line that changes the routing to prevent contact with the swingarm.