Yamaha · Canada · Mod
Yamaha SR540, SS440 +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Yamaha SR540, SS440, SRX440 · 1980–1981 — about 6K vehicles.
The hazard
CRACKING AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE, DUE TO THE SUCTION PIPE CAP BEING OVERTIGHTENED. LEAKAGE OF FUEL COULD RESULT WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED TO CAPACITY OR IF THE SNOWMOBILE IS TILTED ON ITS SIDE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational