Vehicle recall 88V069000 · April 25, 1988

1986-1988 Yamaha FZ600

Front hydraulic brake fluid hose may contact speedometer cable during normal vertical movement of the front suspension.

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

Summary: Front hydraulic brake fluid hose may contact speedometer cable during normal vertical movement of the front suspension.
Consequence: This could wear the brake hose and cause brake fluidleakage, this could result in reduced braking effectiveness, and lead to anaccident.
Remedy: Install a speedometer cable holder to prevent contact with the brake fluid hose; replace brake hose if necessary.
Notes: System: brake fluid hose.vehicle description: motorcycles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V069000
Reported to NHTSA: April 25, 1988
Filed by: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Owner notification: April 25, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,709
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 88V069000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Yamaha FZ600 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986

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