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Yamaha Golf Car Company Recalls Model Year 2023 Golf Cars, Personal Transportation Vehicles And Umax Due to Crash and Injury Hazards and Risk of Death (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 6, 2023 Initiated: July 6, 2023 #23772

Product Description

This recall involves model year 2023 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is located on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number can be found on the frame under the operator's seat.

Reason for Recall

The accelerator spring can become dislodged, allowing the accelerator pedal not to return to the resting position, posing crash and injury or death hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 2023 Yamaha Golf Car, PTV and Umax and contact Yamaha for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves model year 2023 Golf Car and Personal Transportation vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model name is located on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number can be found on the frame under the operator's seat.. Recalled by Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. LTD., of Japan. Units affected: About 11,000 (In addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The accelerator spring can become dislodged, allowing the accelerator pedal not to return to the resting position, posing crash and injury or death hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 2023 Yamaha Golf Car, PTV and Umax and contact Yamaha for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23772.