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CPSC recall · Reported February 17, 2022

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

The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.

Recall #
22726
Affected scope
About 5,000
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Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia recalled This recall involves the following Yamaha model-year 2021and 2022 Golf Car and Personal T… — a moderate-severity action.

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury or De… was recalled by Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia in February 17, 2022. Reason: The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha vehicles and contact a Yamaha…. Verify recall #22726 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to t….

Moderate
severity level
February 17, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22726 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #22726) was formally reported on February 17, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, 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 the recalled Yamaha vehicles and contact a Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. — 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 — 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 — 9,301 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 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 5,000

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the following Yamaha model-year 2021and 2022 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number is on the frame under the operator's seat. Year Model Name Description Serial Number Prefix From To 2021 DR2E21 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet Solid Axle J0J 411775 414900 DR2A21 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet Solid Axle J0K 211501 214100 DR2E21 PTV R Drive² AC PTV Solid Axle J2D 000201 000400 2022 DR2E22 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet, Solid Axle J0J 500101 500759 DR2A22 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet, Solid axle J0K 300101 300900

Reason for recall

The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, 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 the recalled Yamaha vehicles and contact a Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

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 22726
Date reported February 17, 2022
Date initiated February 17, 2022
Recalling firm Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia
Affected scope About 5,000
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 the recalled Yamaha vehicles and contact a Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repa…

  • Check the recall number (22726) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the following Yamaha model-year 2021and 2022 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number is on the frame under the operator's seat. Year Model Name Description Serial Number Prefix From To 2021 DR2E21 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet Solid Axle J0J 411775 414900 DR2A21 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet Solid Axle J0K 211501 214100 DR2E21 PTV R Drive² AC PTV Solid Axle J2D 000201 000400 2022 DR2E22 AC-L Drive² AC Fleet, Solid Axle J0J 500101 500759 DR2A22 EFI-L Drive² EFI Fleet, Solid axle J0K 300101 300900. Recalled by Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia. Units affected: About 5,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled vehicles can have brake failure, 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 vehicles 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 17, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22726.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (22726) 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 February 17, 2022.

  • 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)

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