NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk

May 15, 2020

2015–2018 YAMAHA XC155FNHTSA Campaign #20V277000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

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.

3,116 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 990137