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Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: February 13, 2020 Initiated: February 13, 2020 #20718

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.. Units affected: About 1,350.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 13, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20718.