Recall 16V-892: 2015 Yamaha XC155F

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Dec 12, 2016, covering about 2,640 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-892
Report date
Dec 12, 2016
Vehicles affected
2,640
Owners notified
Dec 27, 2016

The problem

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 fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Corporation, USA
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V892000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha XC155F2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-892?

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.

How is recall 16V-892 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.