Make : YAMAHA | Model : XS650 | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19770301 - 19781201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V040000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800414 | Date Received by ODI: 19800401 | Date Added to Database: 19800515 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 114375 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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