EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Outboard motor F2A, F2.5A, F4A, F4B, F5A, F6C, 2C, Yamaha — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1237/11
Summary
null The fuel cap may have been assembled with a gasket that is not properly fuel resistant. As a result, the gasket material could deteriorate and lose sealing ability. Fuel could then leak past the cap, especially while the outboard is being carried or stored horizontally, increasing the risk of fire.
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Product
Outboard motor F2A, F2.5A, F4A, F4B, F5A, F6C, 2C, — Yamaha
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Name / model
- <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2011-w45/2011-w45_4-vins.pdf">See attached document</a> for model codes and serial numbers of the affected engines.
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Outboard motor.
What is the risk?
- null The fuel cap may have been assembled with a gasket that is not properly fuel resistant. As a result, the gasket material could deteriorate and lose sealing ability. Fuel could then leak past the cap, especially while the outboard is being carried or stored horizontally, increasing the risk of fire.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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