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2015 YDRA PTV “The DRIVE PTV” -
2016 YDRE “The DRIVE” -
2018 DR2A “The DRIVE2” -
2017 DR2E “The DRIVE2 Concierge 6” -
2018 DR2E “Adverturer Sport 2+2”
The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on the Recall Tab located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves the following model year 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf cars , PTVs and utility vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label under the seat on the left or right side.
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Model Name |
Model Year |
Model Number |
Serial Number Range |
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The DRIVE Models YDRA (Gas) |
2015 |
JC0 |
0600101~0606900 |
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JC2 |
0200101~0211800 |
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JW8 |
0500101~0516400 |
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2016 |
JC0 |
0700101~0706598 |
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JC2 |
0300101~0312000 |
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JW8 |
0600101~0614300 |
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The DRIVE Models YDRE (Electric) |
2015 |
JC1 |
0600101~0603300 |
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JW9 |
0500101~0518300 |
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2016 |
JC1 |
0700101~0703500 |
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JC3 |
0000101~0004700 |
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JW9 |
0600101~0618100 |
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The DRIVE 2 Models DR2A (Gas) |
2017 |
J0A |
0000101~0010100 |
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J0B |
0000101~0016900 |
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J0D |
0000101~0007200 |
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2018 |
J0A |
0100101~0105300 |
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J0B |
0100101~0107287 |
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J0D |
0100101~0104700 |
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The DRIVE 2 Models DR2E (Electric) |
2017 |
J0C |
0000101~0011400 |
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J0E |
0000101~0002900 |
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J0J |
0000101~0001999 |
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2018 |
J0C |
0100101~0105482 |
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J0E |
0100101~0101300 |
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J0J |
0100101~0100798 |
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
The firm has received 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
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The ATV can leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger.
The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection regulations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
The plastic buckles on the straps being used to hold a kayak, canoe or other large objects with the ceiling hoist can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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