Recall
Yamaha Fj600 — 84V097000
NHTSA ID
84V097000
Make
Yamaha
Model
Fj600
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1984-08-22
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
510
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
FUEL TANK WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. IF MOTORCYCLE TANK IS FULL AND LEFT IN HOT SUNLIGHT, GAS WILL EXPAND BEYOND THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY LEVEL OF TANK.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED TANK TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.