YAMAHA XC155 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V277000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XC155 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-29 2020-05-15 2020-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990137

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3116

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.