NHTSA recall 16V892000
Electrical system › Wiring
Yamaha XC155F
Reported Dec 12, 20162,640 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990111Built Sep 17, 2014 – Oct 27, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
If the speed sensor wire breaks, the speedometer will not work, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.