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CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2023

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

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

Recall #
23773
Affected scope
About 370
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Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan recalled This recall involves Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles. The vehicles were sold in v… - a moderate-severity action.

Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehicles Recalled Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Manufac… was recalled by Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan in July 13, 2023. Reason: The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Yamaha Personal Transportation Vehic…. Verify recall #23773 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. Ltd., of Japan issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled personal transportation vehicles can accelerate unexpectedly, posing crash and injury hazards to….

Moderate
severity level
July 13, 2023
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23773 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

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 list the affected scope as About 370.

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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 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 370

Related Recalls

6

6 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, what to 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.

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
Affected scope About 370
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 Personal Transportation Vehicles and contact Yamaha Golf-Car company …

  • Check the recall number (23773) 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 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.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 13, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.