Vehicle recall 86V090000 · July 11, 1986

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

The distance between the fuel cock and carburetor may be insufficient to allow proper clearance for the outlet fuel line causing it to chafe.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Install modified fuel cock that allows additional fuel hose clearance.
Notes: System: fuel. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V090000
Reported to NHTSA: July 11, 1986
Filed by: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Owner notification: July 11, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,743
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 86V090000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Yamaha FJ1200 (1986): 1986

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