Recall 21V-251: 2015–2020 Yamaha Smax

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall for engine, reported to NHTSA on Apr 9, 2021, covering about 4,262 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
21V-251
Report date
Apr 9, 2021
Vehicles affected
4,262
Owners notified
Apr 28, 2021

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 scooters. The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off.

The risk

A missing primary sheave nut may cause a stall, without the ability to restart the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been preformed. Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the primary retaining nut and washer with one of a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990145.

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
ComponentEngine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V251000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha Smax2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All 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 21V-251?

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 scooters. The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off.

How is recall 21V-251 fixed?

Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been preformed. Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the primary retaining nut and washer with one of a new design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990145.

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.