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Product recall · CPSCJune 30, 2015Serious
Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.
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 these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on the CPSC Alerts tab for more information.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- June 30, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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.
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 Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury, 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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