NHTSA recall 86V090000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Yamaha FJ1200
Reported Jul 11, 19863,743 vehicles affectedYAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORPBuilt Dec 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1986
The defect
The distance between the fuel cock and carburetor may be insufficient to allow proper clearance for the outlet fuel line causing it to chafe. consequence of defect: continued chafing could cause the fuel line to fail, allowing gasoline to leak which may result in a fire if a source of ignition IS present.
The remedy
Install modified fuel cock that allows additional fuel hose clearance.