1978 YAMAHA XS400 Recall

Campaign:
80V040000 on 05/14/1980
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
02/28/1977 - 11/30/1978
Affected:
114,375
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

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