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Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)

Recall 15-738 · June 30, 2015 · Yamaha

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-738 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 30, 2015
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV)
Hazard
Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 30, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves five 2015 and one 2016 model-year golf cars and PTVs. Recalled models include 2015 "The DRIVE PTV", "The DRIVE EFI", "Adventurer One", "The DRIVE", "The DRIVE Electric" and 2016 "The DRIVE A.C." The Yamaha logo is printed on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The serial number can be found on a label under the driver's seat on the left or right side. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers The DRIVE PTV YDRAX5 PTV JC0-606306 through 606698 The DRIVE EFI YDRAX5F JC2-209964 through 210300 Adventurer One YTF1AX5F JW6-700581 through 700600 The DRIVE YDRAX5 JW8-513800 through 514310 The DRIVE Electric YDREX6 AC JW9-515401 through 516300 2016 Model The DRIVE A.C. YDREX6 AC JC3-001701 through 001900

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV) · About 2,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

2015 YDRAX5F PTV ("The DRIVE PTV")
2015 YDRAX5F PTV ("The DRIVE PTV")
2015 YDRAX5F ("The DRIVE EFI")
2015 YDRAX5F ("The DRIVE EFI")
2015 YTF1AX5F ("Adventurer One")
2015 YTF1AX5F ("Adventurer One")
2015 YDRAX5 ("The DRIVE")
2015 YDRAX5 ("The DRIVE")

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from April 2015 through June 2015 for between $5,900 and $7,500. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.; Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga..

Consumer contact

Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on the CPSC Alerts tab for more information.

Recall history and context

Yamaha appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Yamaha recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV) (About 2,000 units). This recall involves five 2015 and one 2016 model-year golf cars and PTVs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 30, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.