CPSC recall 20-718, announced February 13, 2020, covers Yamaha Golf Cars (about 1,350 units). The front wheel hubs on the golf cars 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha Golf Cars 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.
Affected model numbers
The model and serial number can be found on a label under the seat on the left side.
Which products are included?
This recall involves four model-year 2020 golf cars, including "Drive2 QuieTech," "Drive2 AC," "Drive2 EFI," and "Drive2 DC." The vehicles were sold in various colors, including blue, green, red, gray, tan, silver, and white. The model and serial number can be found on a label under the seat on the left side. Model Year Model Name Model Prefix Affected Serial Number Range 2020 Drive2 QuieTech J0B 305606 306957 Drive2 AC J0J 301002 301100 Drive2 EFI J0K 103401 104680 Drive2 DC J0C 303701 304600
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front wheel hubs on the golf cars can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha Golf Cars and contact a Yamaha Golf car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Golf-Car
- Recall number
- 20-718
- Units
- About 1,350
- Manufactured in
- Assembled in the United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2019 through December 2019 for between $6,100 and $6,300.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Recall contact information
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at https://www.yamahagolfcar.com/ and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.
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