NHTSA Campaign 20V277000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported May 15, 2020 · 3,116 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XC155 | 2015 | 3,116 |
| YAMAHA | XC155 | 2016 | 3,116 |
| YAMAHA | XC155 | 2017 | 3,116 |
| YAMAHA | XC155 | 2018 | 3,116 |
| YAMAHA | XC155F | 2015 | 3,116 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V277000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.