| Issue ID | 725511 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10270115 |
| Manufacurer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Model | XV1700 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/05/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel (gasoline) is sprayed from rear port of carburetor. As much as 2 oz. May be emitted and sprayed on hot exhaust pipes and engine. The fuel is immediately vaporized. This only seems to occur when the engine is hot, then shut off and allowed to sit for approximately 15 minutes. It does not spray liquid gas if immediately started or if allowed to cool. Motorcycle may catch fire if the operator tries to start the engine and it happens to cough or backfire through the intake at the same instant. Problem is frequent. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11260 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONONGAHELA, PA |
| VIN pattern | JYAVP17E65AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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