CPSC2025-10-16PHYSICAL HAZARD
Yamaha DR2A and DR2E golf cars recalled for brake failure risk
FALLNationwide distribution
Yamaha golf cars recalled for brake failure risk
Yamaha golf cars from model years 2017–2024 can fail to brake, which poses a serious risk of injury or death. The affected vehicles are DR2A and DR2E models with serial numbers beginning with J0D, J0E, or J2D. About 4,300 vehicles are involved.
- Stop using the recalled golf car immediately.
- Check your vehicle's serial number on the left-side handlebars at the rear row of seats.
- Contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free brake repair.
- If you cannot reach a dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or send a technician to your location.
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Hazard
The recalled golf car vehicles can fail to brake, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of new brake shoes and pads. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the replacement brake shoes and pads at the location of the golf car.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2025 for between $9,500 and $13,000.
Affected count
About 4,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2017-2024 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
Consumer contact
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET seven days a week, by email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com/ and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2017-2024-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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