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Product recall · CPSCJuly 6, 2023Serious
Yamaha Golf Car Company Model Year 2023 Golf Cars, Personal Transportation Vehicles And Umax
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The accelerator spring can become dislodged, allowing the accelerator pedal not to return to the resting position, posing crash and injury or death hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 2023 Yamaha Golf Car, PTV and Umax and contact Yamaha for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://yamahagolfcar.com/ or https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recall-alerts and click on CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2023 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is located on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number can be found on the frame under the operator's seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,000 (In addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 6, 2023
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. LTD., of Japan
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Yamaha Golf-Car dealerships and distributors nationwide from August 2022 through March 2023 for between $6,200 and $9,700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Yamaha Golf Car Company Recalls Model Year 2023 Golf Cars, Personal Transportation Vehicles And Umax Due to Crash and Injury Hazards and Risk of Death (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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