YAMAHA XC155 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V277000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XC155 | 2018 |
| 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
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.
A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
