Recall 16V892 affects 2,640 2015 Yamaha XC155F scooters for a speed sensor wire defect that disables the speedometer. Free repair once available.
Yamaha is recalling 2,640 2015 XC155F scooters under recall 16V892 because the speed sensor lead wire was not clamped tightly enough and can fatigue and break. If the wire breaks, the speedometer stops working and crash risk increases; the Yamaha dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The speed sensor lead wire on the 2015 Yamaha XC155F is wiring for the front wheel speed sensor. That sensor sends wheel-speed information to the speedometer, so the rider can see road speed while the scooter is moving. The wire needs firm support to handle steering movement and front suspension travel.
On affected scooters, the lead wire was not clamped tightly enough to stay stable during turning and suspension movement. The wire can flex back and forth until it fatigues and breaks. Once the lead wire breaks, the speed signal is lost and the speedometer stops working. Yamaha's repair changes the routing support so the wire is held firmly with two retaining clips instead of one.
The warning sign is direct: while the scooter is in motion, the speedometer reads 0 miles an hour. That means the sensor wire has stopped sending a usable speed signal.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Yamaha XC155F | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,640 |
Not every 2015 Yamaha XC155F scooter is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific scooter is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken speed sensor wire leaves the speedometer inoperative, so the rider loses an important speed reference and the risk of a crash increases. If the speedometer reads 0 miles an hour while moving, slow down, keep extra distance, and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Yamaha dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Yamaha XC155F is included in this recall.
- Watch for Yamaha's remedy notice before scheduling the free dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer once the remedy opens to schedule the free speed-sensor assembly replacement that fixes the speedometer wire failure.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V892 when you call.
- Stop riding if the speedometer quits, and contact a franchised Yamaha dealer before your next trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician will replace the speed sensor assembly. That repair addresses the speed sensor lead wire issue described in recall 16V892, where an insufficient clamp lets the wire fatigue and break. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Yamaha's notice says owner outreach began on January 27, 2017.
Timeline
| December 12, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| December 16, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 19, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 27, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V892?
Recall 16V892 covers 2,640 2015 Yamaha XC155F scooters with a speed sensor lead wire that was not clamped tightly enough. The wire can fatigue and break, which stops the speedometer from working and increases crash risk. Yamaha dealers replace the speed sensor assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Yamaha XC155F is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific scooter is included in recall 16V892. If it is included, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the speed sensor assembly replacement. Reference recall 16V892 or Yamaha recall number 990111 when you call.
Is the Yamaha recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Yamaha's remedy says dealers replace the speed sensor assembly free of charge. Use a franchised Yamaha dealer for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk for recall 16V892?
The listed risk is loss of speedometer function if the speed sensor wire breaks. Without a working speedometer, the rider has less accurate speed information, which increases crash risk. Schedule the free speed sensor assembly replacement with a Yamaha dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V892000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V892 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V892000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →