CPSC recall 19-774, announced August 28, 2019, covers Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles (about 16,000 units). The module that regulates power to the vehicle's USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 866-747-4027, 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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model and serial number can be found on a label under the seat or cargo bed on the left or right side.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The module that regulates power to the vehicle's USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha has received five reports of associated fire incidents and 100 reports of a melted USB voltage-reducer module. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
- Recall number
- 19-774
- Units
- About 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Recall contact information
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on “CPSC Recall Alerts” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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