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

Recall 19-701 · October 3, 2018 · Yamaha

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a 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
19-701 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 3, 2018
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
145000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 3, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves the following model year 2016 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial number can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side. Model Year Model Name Model Prefix Serial Number Range 2016 Drive Models YDRA (Gas) JW8 600101 614300 JC2 300101 312000 JC0 700101 706600 Drive Models YDRE (Electric) JW9 600101 618100 JC3 000101 004700 JC1 700101 703500 Adventurer Model YTF1A (Gas) JW6 800101 800600 Adventurer Model YTF2A (Gas) JW7 700101 701250 Adventurer Model YTF2E (Electric) JW3 100101 100300 2017 Drive² Models DR2A (Gas) J0A 000101 010100 J0B 000101 016900 J0D 000101 007200 Drive² Models DR2E (Electric) J0C 000101 011400 J0E 000101 002900 J0J 000101 002000 Adventurer Model YTF1A (Gas) JW6 900101 900400 Adventurer Model YTF2A (Gas) JW7 800101 800750 Adventurer Model YTF2E (Electric) JW3 200101 200250 2018 Drive² Models DR2A (Gas) J0A 100101 110400 J0B 100101 119200 J0D 100101 110600 Drive² Models DR2E (Electric) J0C 100101 111700 J0E 100101 102600 J0J 100101 102700 Adventurer Model YTF1A (Gas) JW6 910101 910500 Adventurer Model YTF2A (Gas) JW7 900101 900800 Adventurer Model YTF2E (Electric) JW3 300101 300250

Is my product affected?

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

  • Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles · 145000 units

Photos from the recall notice

YTF1A Adventurer
YTF1A Adventurer
DR2A Drive²
DR2A Drive²
DR2E Drive² PTV
DR2E Drive² PTV
DR2A Adventurer Sport 2+2
DR2A Adventurer Sport 2+2

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2015 through August 2018 for between $5,500 and $12,300.; Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.; Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

Yamaha has received 417 reports of incidents involving spring failures. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the CPSC Recall 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, personal transportation and specialty vehicles (145000 units). This recall involves the following model year 2016 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars, personal transportation and specialty 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 the recalled vehicles and contact a 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 October 3, 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.