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1979 Yamaha Xs400 Recalls

  1. Recall 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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-03-01 - 1978-12-01

    Vehicles Affected

    114375

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