07 FXHO cooling hose recall

volltrex · 11-28-2009, 12:58 PM

Just had a letter this morning from Yamaha UK for a cooling hose recall.
A revised hose kit needs to be fitted.

There have been some problems with clips working loose & hoses leaking or becoming detached.

Don't know if this effects you guys in the states or what other years it covers!

dudenstumpy · 11-28-2009, 03:25 PM

Dave, am I correct in thinking this recall will be free of charge ?

Do you think the job could be done in half a day ? ( I don't fancy having to drive twice to dealers ).

volltrex · 11-28-2009, 05:14 PM

Yep, work carried out FOC.

Called dealer this morning, but he was not aware of the recall, so waiting for him to call me back next week.

davidw · 11-28-2009, 05:47 PM

I had a cooling hose ( to the exaust ) come free this summer. ( 07 HO ) It filled my hull approx 1/3 to 1/2 with water before I noticed. I think I would have noticed sooner but I had my BIG sister in law on with me. I thought she was the cause of my dragging. lol When I took the seat off and saw all that water I was saying WTF ! Replaced the spring clamp and so far so good. No recall letter yet.

dudenstumpy · 11-30-2009, 10:55 AM

Called local dealer this morning. Parts due Thursday and ski going in on Saturday.

Thanks Dave ( I've pm ed you )

volltrex · 11-30-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudenstumpy

Called local dealer this morning. Parts due Thursday and ski going in on Saturday.

Thanks Dave ( I've pm ed you )

Mine should be sorted later this week. Dealer has told me that they only recieved the bulletin last friday.

I have to admit I am impressed with Yamaha.......my ski is 20 months out of warranty with nearly 220 hrs on it........I have a feeling a certain other brand would not have bothered with a recall & let the owners pick up the cost of any damage that may be caused by a hose coming off.

volltrex · 12-02-2009, 01:06 PM

Ski is in for recall tomorrow.

Spoke to the mechanic who will carry out the work......... involves 5 new hoses & stronger clips being fitted. He did say the new clips look very sturdy & are much stronger then the originals.

davidw · 12-02-2009, 02:21 PM

I wonder why they ever used the crappy spring clips to begin with. My ski could be on the bottom of the Atlantic . no lie.

volltrex · 12-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Thought I would post a pic of the hoses & clips involved for those interested. The hoses are much heavier construction compared to the originals.

Water Worx · 12-03-2009, 06:15 PM

I hate those freeking clamps.