CPSC2018-02-22
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Hazard
The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from November 2014 through December 2017 for between $5,900 and $7,700.
Affected count
About 161,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Assembled in United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-and-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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