1978 Yamaha XS400
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Yamaha XS400. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Yamaha XS400. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an improved fuel petcock without charge to owner.
Every Yamaha XS400 model year
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