CPSC recall 26-542, announced June 11, 2026, covers Yamaha Golf-Car Model Year 2021-2022 Yamaha Drive2 Electric Fleet Golf Cars (about 8,650 units). The recalled golf cars' passenger-side brake cable could have been misrouted during assembly. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled fleet golf cars immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free inspection of the passenger-side brake cable routing. Recall contact: call 866-747-4027, go to www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls, or email ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.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 serial number is located underneath the seat, on the frame of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2021-2022 Yamaha Drive2 Electric Fleet Golf Cars. The golf cars were sold in mica (gold), arctic drift (blue), moonstone (gray), carbon (dark gray), bluestone, garnet (red), emerald (green), sunstone (yellow) and glacier (white). The serial number is located underneath the seat, on the frame of the unit. Yamaha will provide assistance if you can't locate the serial number. MODEL YEAR MODEL NAME 2021 JOJ Drive2 AC-L 2022 JOJ Drive2 AC-L 2022 J5B Drive2 AC-L Li
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled golf cars' passenger-side brake cable could have been misrouted during assembly. If the cable was misrouted, abnormal wear can occur which can cause the passenger-side cable to break during use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of the passenger-side brake cable breaking due to improper routing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fleet golf cars immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free inspection of the passenger-side brake cable routing. If the cable was misrouted, the dealer will replace the cable with a new, properly routed cable. For consumers who cannot take the recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, a Yamaha dealer will provide transportation of the golf car or will inspect and, if necessary, install a new, properly routed cable at the location of the golf car.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Golf-Car
- Recall number
- 26-542
- Units
- About 8,650 (In addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from March 2021 through September 2024 for between $6,700 and $8,830.
- Importer
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, GA
Recall contact information
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET every day, email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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