Yamaha 1978–1979 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 1, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V040000 · Yamaha
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
114,375 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Yamaha XS400 · Yamaha XS650 · Yamaha XS750
Manufacturer(s)
redundant YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →