NHTSA Recall 21V251000: Engine
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,262 vehicles. It affects 2015–2020 Yamaha XC155.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V251000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990145 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | April 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 scooters. The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off.
Safety risk
A missing primary sheave nut may cause a stall, without the ability to restart the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V251000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.