2018 Yamaha Smax recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Yamaha Smax, covering 7,378 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Engine
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Yamaha XC155 scooters. The primary sheave nut may loosen and fall off.
- 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.
Recall number 21V251000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 XC155 scooters. The cylinder head nuts may not have been tightened properly and could loosen, allowing coolant to foul the spark plug.
- Risk
- A fouled spark plug could cause the engine to stall at idle and possibly not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the cylinder head gasket and tighten the cylinder head nuts, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990137.
Recall number 20V277000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Yamaha Smax recalls
How do I check if my 2018 Yamaha Smax has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2018 Yamaha Smax have?
2, covering engine and engine and engine cooling.
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