NHTSA Recall 86V090000
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1986-07-11. An estimated 3,743 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL COCK THAT ALLOWS ADDITIONAL FUEL HOSE CLEARANCE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.