EngineRecall 21V-251 · 2015–2020 Yamaha Smax
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 21V-251 covers 4,262 2015–2020 Yamaha Smax for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 21V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.