NHTSA Campaign 80V040000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP · Reported Apr 1, 1980 · 114,375 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XS400 | 1978 | 114,375 |
| YAMAHA | XS400 | 1979 | 114,375 |
| YAMAHA | XS650 | 1978 | 114,375 |
| YAMAHA | XS650 | 1979 | 114,375 |
| YAMAHA | XS750 | 1978 | 114,375 |
| YAMAHA | XS750 | 1979 | 114,375 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.