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Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 18-725 · February 22, 2018 · Yamaha

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-725 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 22, 2018
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 161,000
Made in
Assembled in United States
Last updated by CPSC
February 22, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars , PTVs and utility vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side. Model Name Model Year Model Number Serial Number Range The DRIVE Models YDRA (Gas) 2015 JC0 0600101-0606900 JC2 0200101-0211800 JW8 0500101-0516400 2016 JC0 0700101-0706598 JC2 0300101-0312000 JW8 0600101-0614300 The DRIVE Models YDRE (Electric) 2015 JC1 0600101-0603300 JW9 0500101-0518300 2016 JC1 0700101-0703500 JC3 0000101-0004700 JW9 0600101-0618100 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2A (Gas) 2017 J0A 0000101-0010100 J0B 0000101-0016900 J0D 0000101-0007200 2018 J0A 0100101-0105300 J0B 0100101-0107287 J0D 0100101-0104700 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2E (Electric) 2017 J0C 0000101-0011400 J0E 0000101-0002900 J0J 0000101-0001999 2018 J0C 0100101-0105482 J0E 0100101-0101300 J0J 0100101-0100798

Is my product affected?

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

  • Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) · About 161,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

2015 YDRA PTV "The DRIVE PTV"
2015 YDRA PTV "The DRIVE PTV"
2016 YDRE "The DRIVE"
2016 YDRE "The DRIVE"
2018 DR2A "The DRIVE2"
2018 DR2A "The DRIVE2"
2017 DR2E "The DRIVE2 Concierge 6"
2017 DR2E "The DRIVE2 Concierge 6"

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from November 2014 through December 2017 for between $5,900 and $7,700.; Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.; Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the Recall Tab located at the bottom of the page 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 (PTVs) (About 161,000 units). This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars , PTVs and utility vehicles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 22, 2018. 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.