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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: October 3, 2018
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Summary

Yamaha has recalled approximately 145,000 model year 2016 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars, personal transportation, and specialty vehicles, including the Drive and Adventurer models. The accelerator pedal return spring on these vehicles can break, which poses a serious crash hazard. Yamaha has received 417 reports of spring failures, though no injuries have been reported at this time. These vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan, and silver at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2015 through August 2018. Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Yamaha dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The accelerator pedal return spring can snap during operation, which may prevent the pedal from returning to the idle position or cause unpredictable speed control. This mechanical failure can lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled golf cars and specialty vehicles.
  2. Check the identification label under the seat on either the left or right side to determine if your vehicle is affected. You are looking for specific Model Prefixes and Serial Number ranges for 2016-2018 models.
  3. For 2016 models, affected prefixes include JW8 (600101-614300), JC2 (300101-312000), JC0 (700101-706600), JW9 (600101-618100), JC3 (000101-004700), JC1 (700101-703500), JW6 (800101-800600), JW7 (700101-701250), and JW3 (100101-100300).
  4. For 2017 models, affected prefixes include J0A (000101-010100), J0B (000101-016900), J0D (000101-007200), J0C (000101-011400), J0E (000101-002900), J0J (000101-002000), JW6 (900101-900400), JW7 (800101-800750), and JW3 (200101-200250).
  5. For 2018 models, affected prefixes include J0A (100101-110400), J0B (100101-119200), J0D (100101-110600), J0C (100101-111700), J0E (100101-102600), J0J (100101-102700), JW6 (910101-910500), JW7 (900101-900800), and JW3 (300101-300250).
  6. If your vehicle is affected, contact a Yamaha golf car dealer to schedule a free repair. You can reach Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 or visit www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the 'CPSC Recall Alerts' tab.
  7. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Yamaha golf car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2016 Yamaha Drive YDRA (Gas)
Model:
JW8
JC2
JC0
Lot Numbers:
JW8: 600101 - 614300
JC2: 300101 - 312000
JC0: 700101 - 706600
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2016 Yamaha Drive YDRE (Electric)
Model:
JW9
JC3
JC1
Lot Numbers:
JW9: 600101 - 618100
JC3: 000101 - 004700
JC1: 700101 - 703500
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2016 Yamaha Adventurer YTF1A (Gas)
Model:
JW6
Lot Numbers:
JW6: 800101 - 800600
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2016 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2A (Gas)
Model:
JW7
Lot Numbers:
JW7: 700101 - 701250
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2016 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2E (Electric)
Model:
JW3
Lot Numbers:
JW3: 100101 - 100300
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2017 Yamaha Drive² DR2A (Gas)
Model:
J0A
J0B
J0D
Lot Numbers:
J0A: 000101 - 010100
J0B: 000101 - 016900
J0D: 000101 - 007200
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2017 Yamaha Drive² DR2E (Electric)
Model:
J0C
J0E
J0J
Lot Numbers:
J0C: 000101 - 011400
J0E: 000101 - 002900
J0J: 000101 - 002000
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2017 Yamaha Adventurer YTF1A (Gas)
Model:
JW6
Lot Numbers:
JW6: 900101 - 900400
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2017 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2A (Gas)
Model:
JW7
Lot Numbers:
JW7: 800101 - 800750
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2017 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2E (Electric)
Model:
JW3
Lot Numbers:
JW3: 200101 - 200250
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2018 Yamaha Drive² DR2A (Gas)
Model:
J0A
J0B
J0D
Lot Numbers:
J0A: 100101 - 110400
J0B: 100101 - 119200
J0D: 100101 - 110600
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2018 Yamaha Drive² DR2E (Electric)
Model:
J0C
J0E
J0J
Lot Numbers:
J0C: 100101 - 111700
J0E: 100101 - 102600
J0J: 100101 - 102700
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2018 Yamaha Adventurer YTF1A (Gas)
Model:
JW6
Lot Numbers:
JW6: 910101 - 910500
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2018 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2A (Gas)
Model:
JW7
Lot Numbers:
JW7: 900101 - 900800
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018
Product: 2018 Yamaha Adventurer YTF2E (Electric)
Model:
JW3
Lot Numbers:
JW3: 300101 - 300250
Date Ranges: June 2015 - August 2018

Product Images

YTF1A Adventurer

YTF1A Adventurer

DR2A Drive²

DR2A Drive²

DR2E Drive² PTV

DR2E Drive² PTV

DR2A Adventurer Sport 2+2

DR2A Adventurer Sport 2+2

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 19701
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Sold By: Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2015 through August 2018 for between $5,500 and $12,300.
Distributor: Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 145000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 3, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response