NHTSA recall 88V069000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Yamaha FZ600
Reported Apr 25, 19889,709 vehicles affectedYAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORPBuilt Feb 1, 1986 – Oct 1, 1987
The defect
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 remedy
Install a speedometer cable holder to prevent contact with the brake fluid hose; replace brake hose if necessary.