Safety Recall NHTSA · 84V097000 Reported August 22, 1984

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · Fuel System, Gasoline · 510 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V097000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
510
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 1984

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Installation of a newly designed tank to prevent fuel leakage.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 84V097000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 84V097000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 84V097000?

NHTSA recall 84V097000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on August 22, 1984. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank. The recall affects approximately 510 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84V097000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.