YAMAHA XC155F 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V892000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XC155F 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-27 2016-12-12 2016-12-12

Production Dates: 2014-09-17 - 2015-10-27

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990111

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2640

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain model year 2015 XC155F SMAX scooters manufactured September 17, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently clamped speed sensor lead wire, causing the wire to fatigue and break.

Consequence

If the speed sensor wire breaks, the speedometer will not work, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speed sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990111.

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.