NHTSA Recall 80V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V040000; Date: Apr. 1, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Yamaha XS400; 1979 Yamaha XS400; 1978 Yamaha XS650; 1979 Yamaha XS650; 1978 Yamaha XS750; 1979 Yamaha XS750
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp
Affected Units:: 114,375
Recall Summary:
The fuel petcock, which controls the fuel supply from the gas tank to the carburetor, may be defective. The involved petcock contains a rubber diaphragm. In the event that a hole develops, fuel may be misdirected and may manifest itself in a fuel leak in the petcock housing.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an improved fuel petcock without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: fuel; fuel petcock. Consequences of defect: a fuel leak could lead to a fire and personal injury. Note: the owner is advised to use extreme caution when operating the vehicleprior to the repair.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 14, 1980
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