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Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles Recalled Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Manufactured by Yamaha Motor Powered Products (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 13, 2023 Initiated: July 13, 2023 #23773 About 370 units

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall on July 13, 2023. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 370 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to consumers.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #23773) was formally reported on July 13, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 370 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to consumers. 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 Personal Transportation Vehicles and contact Yamaha Golf-Car company for 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.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 3 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 370

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model's name is found on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number can be found on the frame under the operator's seat. 2023 J0D Drive2 QuieTech PTV J0D 600665 602162 J0E Drive2 Powertech AC PTV J0E 600109 600468 J0P UMAX Rally 2+2 AC J0P 705 739 J2D Concierge 4E J2D 100101 100421 J5C Drive2 Powertech AC Li PTV J5C 400104 400139

Reason for Recall

The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles and contact Yamaha Golf-Car company for 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 23773
Date reported July 13, 2023
Date initiated July 13, 2023
Recalling firm Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan
Units affected About 370
Distribution Not disclosed

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

Scale of Impact

About 370 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including white, blue, green and orange. The model's name is found on the left and right side of the vehicle and the serial number can be found on the frame under the operator's seat. 2023 J0D Drive2 QuieTech PTV J0D 600665 602162 J0E Drive2 Powertech AC PTV J0E 600109 600468 J0P UMAX Rally 2+2 AC J0P 705 739 J2D Concierge 4E J2D 100101 100421 J5C Drive2 Powertech AC Li PTV J5C 400104 400139. Recalled by Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan. Units affected: About 370.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles and contact Yamaha Golf-Car company for a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 13, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23773.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (23773) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • 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)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product 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.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).