The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V892000·Announced 2016-12-12

Yamaha Recalls 2015 XC155F SMAX Scooters Due to Speed Sensor Wiring Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2,640 model year 2015 XC155F SMAX scooters because a speed sensor wire may break, causing the speedometer to fail and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2015 XC155F SMAX scooters manufactured between September 17, 2014, and October 27, 2015. The recall affects 2,640 vehicles.

The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently clamped speed sensor lead wire. This defect can cause the wire to fatigue and break. If the speed sensor wire breaks, the speedometer will not work, which increases the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA XC155F
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,640

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XC155F

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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