CPSC2019-08-28
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Hazard
The module that regulates power to the vehicle's USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB charging device in the recalled vehicles and contact a Yamaha golf car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at
Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
Affected count
About 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
Injuries reported
Yamaha has received five reports of associated fire incidents and 100 reports of a melted USB voltage-reducer module. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles
Consumer contact
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on “CPSC Recall Alerts” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Yamaha-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Personal-Transportation-and-Specialty-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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