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NHTSARecalled May 15, 2020 · #20V277000

Insufficiently Tightened Cylinder Head Nuts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Insufficiently Tightened Cylinder Head Nuts
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice