CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2018
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga. recalled This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered ….
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall… was recalled by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga. in February 22, 2018. Reason: The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a l…. Verify recall #18725 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard..
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- February 22, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18725 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars , PTVs and utility vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side. Model Name Model Year Model Number Serial Number Range The DRIVE Models YDRA (Gas) 2015 JC0 0600101-0606900 JC2 0200101-0211800 JW8 0500101-0516400 2016 JC0 0700101-0706598 JC2 0300101-0312000 JW8 0600101-0614300 The DRIVE Models YDRE (Electric) 2015 JC1 0600101-0603300 JW9 0500101-0518300 2016 JC1 0700101-0703500 JC3 0000101-0004700 JW9 0600101-0618100 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2A (Gas) 2017 J0A 0000101-0010100 J0B 0000101-0016900 J0D 0000101-0007200 2018 J0A 0100101-0105300 J0B 0100101-0107287 J0D 0100101-0104700 The DRIVE 2 Models DR2E (Electric) 2017 J0C 0000101-0011400 J0E 0000101-0002900 J0J 0000101-0001999 2018 J0C 0100101-0105482 J0E 0100101-0101300 J0J 0100101-0100798
Reason for recall
The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18725 |
| Date reported | February 22, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 161,000 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule …
- Check the recall number (18725) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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