CPSC recall 18-725, announced February 22, 2018, covers Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) (about 161,000 units). The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 285 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-962-7926, or go to www.yamahagolfcar.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model and serial numbers can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars , PTVs and utility vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side. Model Name Model Year Model Number Serial Number Range The DRIVE Models YDRA (Gas) 2015 JC0 0600101-0606900 JC2 0200101-0211800 JW8 0500101-0516400 2016 JC0 0700101-0706598 JC2 0300101-0312000 JW8 0600101-0614300 The DRIVE Models YDRE (Electric) 2015 JC1 0600101-0603300 JW9 0500101-0518300 2016 JC1 0700101-0703500 JC3 0000101-0004700 JW9 0600101-0618100 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2A (Gas) 2017 J0A 0000101-0010100 J0B 0000101-0016900 J0D 0000101-0007200 2018 J0A 0100101-0105300 J0B 0100101-0107287 J0D 0100101-0104700 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2E (Electric) 2017 J0C 0000101-0011400 J0E 0000101-0002900 J0J 0000101-0001999 2018 J0C 0100101-0105482 J0E 0100101-0101300 J0J 0100101-0100798
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
- Recall number
- 18-725
- Units
- About 161,000
- Manufactured in
- Assembled in United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from November 2014 through December 2017 for between $5,900 and $7,700.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Recall contact information
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the Recall Tab located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
