2015-2018 Yamaha XC155/XC155F - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V277000
3,116 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 3,116 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-05-15
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Yamaha XC155
- 2017 Yamaha XC155
- 2016 Yamaha XC155
- 2015 Yamaha XC155
- 2015 Yamaha XC155F
What’s 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.
What could happen?
A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.