Recall 20V277000: 2015–2018 Yamaha XC155, 2015 Yamaha XC155F
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 15, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 3,116
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 XC155 scooters. The cylinder head nuts may not have been tightened properly and could loosen, allowing coolant to foul the spark plug.
The risk
A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the cylinder head gasket and tighten the cylinder head nuts, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990137.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Yamaha XC155
- 2016 Yamaha XC155
- 2017 Yamaha XC155
- 2018 Yamaha XC155
- 2015 Yamaha XC155F
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V277000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990137
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Owner letters
- May 29, 2020
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology