2023 Yamaha Golf Car recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 6, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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)

Recall number

23772

Brand / firm

Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co. LTD., of Japan

Sold / distributed

Yamaha Golf-Car dealerships and distributors nationwide from August 2022 through March 2023 for between $6,200 and $9,700.

Why it was 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 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.