# 2003 YAMAHA YAMAHA — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `791379` · 2010-06-04 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** YAMAHA
- **Model:** YAMAHA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 680
## Narrative
I HAVE A YAMAHA KODIAK 400. THE GAS IN THE TANK BOILS WHEN IDLING AND SLOW DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ABOUT 2 -3 TIMES PER WEEK. THE MUFFLER IS DIRECTLY BESIDE THE GAS TANK AND CREATES FAR TO MUCH HEAT BECAUSE OF LACK OF VENTILATION. THIS IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN! *TR
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