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CPSC recall · Reported June 30, 2015

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)

The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.

Recall #
15738
Affected scope
About 2,000
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The recall

Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash h….

Moderate
severity level
June 30, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15738 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #15738) was formally reported on June 30, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Vehicles recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category — 9,162 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2,000

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves five 2015 and one 2016 model-year golf cars and PTVs. Recalled models include 2015 "The DRIVE PTV", "The DRIVE EFI", "Adventurer One", "The DRIVE", "The DRIVE Electric" and 2016 "The DRIVE A.C." The Yamaha logo is printed on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The serial number can be found on a label under the driver's seat on the left or right side. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers The DRIVE PTV YDRAX5 PTV JC0-606306 through 606698 The DRIVE EFI YDRAX5F JC2-209964 through 210300 Adventurer One YTF1AX5F JW6-700581 through 700600 The DRIVE YDRAX5 JW8-513800 through 514310 The DRIVE Electric YDREX6 AC JW9-515401 through 516300 2016 Model The DRIVE A.C. YDREX6 AC JC3-001701 through 001900

Reason for recall

The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 15738
Date reported June 30, 2015
Date initiated June 30, 2015
Recalling firm Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga.
Affected scope About 2,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves five 2015 and one 2016 model-year golf cars and PTVs. Recalled models include 2015 "The DRIVE PTV", "The DRIVE EFI", "Adventurer One", "The DRIVE", "The DRIVE Electric" and 2016 "The DRIVE A.C." The Yamaha logo is printed on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The serial number can be found on a label under the driver's seat on the left or right side. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers The DRIVE PTV YDRAX5 PTV JC0-606306 through 606698 The DRIVE EFI YDRAX5F JC2-209964 through 210300 Adventurer One YTF1AX5F JW6-700581 through 700600 The DRIVE YDRAX5 JW8-513800 through 514310 The DRIVE Electric YDREX6 AC JW9-515401 through 516300 2016 Model The DRIVE A.C. YDREX6 AC JC3-001701 through 001900. Recalled by Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Newnan, Ga.. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs 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 should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15738.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (15738) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported June 30, 2015.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).