NHTSA Recall 86V091000
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1986-07-11. An estimated 3,743 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL ADDITIONAL GUIDE ON THE BRAKE HOSE HOLDER TO PREVENT EXCESS BRAKE HOSE TRAVEL. ALSO, INSTALL A MODIFIED PASSENGER FOOTPEG.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.