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NHTSARecalled Jul 11, 1986 · #86V090000

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL COCK AND CARBURETOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEARANCE FOR THE OUTLET FUEL LINE CAUSING IT TO CHAFE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CHAFING COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINE TO FAIL, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL COCK THAT ALLOWS ADDITIONAL FUEL HOSE CLEARANCE.

View the official CPSC notice