2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 - Engine recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V251000
4,262 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2020
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 4,262 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-04-09
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Yamaha XC155
- 2019 Yamaha XC155
- 2018 Yamaha XC155
- 2017 Yamaha XC155
- 2016 Yamaha XC155
- 2015 Yamaha XC155
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 scooters. The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off.
What could happen?
A missing primary sheave nut may cause a stall, without the ability to restart the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been preformed. Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the primary retaining nut and washer with one of a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990145.