Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 20718 · announced February 13, 2020 · Yamaha Golf-car · 1,350 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2019 through December 2019 for between $6,100 and $6,300.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.