Yamaha · Canada · Crit
Yamaha Virago (XV535W): Fuel System
Affects Yamaha Virago (XV535W) · 1989 — about 100 vehicles.
The hazard
SOME OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL PETCOCK, LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY DUE TO INADEQUATE MACHINING. THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK PAST A DIAPHRAM TO THE OUTSIDE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. CORRECTION: A NEW FUEL PETCOCK, COMPLETE WITH GASKET, WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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