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NHTSARecalled Jul 11, 1986 · #86V091000

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

INSTALL ADDITIONAL GUIDE ON THE BRAKE HOSE HOLDER TO PREVENT EXCESS BRAKE HOSE TRAVEL. ALSO, INSTALL A MODIFIED PASSENGER FOOTPEG.

View the official CPSC notice