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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 17, 2022Serious
Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, 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 the recalled Yamaha vehicles and contact a Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Who to contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at https://yamahagolfcar.com/ and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab or https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recall-alerts for more information.
The product
This recall involves the following Yamaha model-year 2021and 2022 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number is on the frame under the operator's seat. Year Model Name Description Serial Number Prefix From To 2021 DR2E21 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet Solid Axle J0J 411775 414900 DR2A21 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet Solid Axle J0K 211501 214100 DR2E21 PTV R Drive² AC PTV Solid Axle J2D 000201 000400 2022 DR2E22 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet, Solid Axle J0J 500101 500759 DR2A22 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet, Solid axle J0K 300101 300900
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,000
- Recall date
- February 17, 2022
- Made or distributed by
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from April 2020 through August 2021 for between $6,000 and $9,500.
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 or 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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