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Product recall · CPSCAugust 28, 2019Serious
Yamaha Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The module that regulates power to the vehicle's USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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 USB charging device in the recalled 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 www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on “CPSC Recall Alerts” for more information.
The product
This recall involves the following model year 2017 through 2019 golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles and utility 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 or cargo bed on the left or right side. Model Year Model Name Model Prefix Serial Number Range 2017 Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C1) J0C 0000103 0011333 Drive2 Fleet AC (J0J1) J0J 0000103 0002000 Adventurer Two AC (JW33) JW3 0200166 0200213 2018 Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C2) J0C 0100112 0111700 Drive2 Fleet AC (J0J2) J0J 0100110 0102099 Adventurer Two AC (JW34) JW3 0300166 0300214 2019 Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C3) J0C 0200101 0210200 UMAX TWO AC (J0H1) J0H 0000145 0000493 UMAX Rally AC (J0N1) J0N 0000116 0000147 UMAX Rally 2+2 AC (J0R1) J0R 0000101 0000180
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
- Recall date
- August 28, 2019
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
- Made or distributed by
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Yamaha has received five reports of associated fire incidents and 100 reports of a melted USB voltage-reducer module. No injuries have been reported.
Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
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, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (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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