CPSC2026-06-11PHYSICAL HAZARD

Yamaha UMAX Bistro golf cars recalled for inaccurate weight capacity label

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What this means

Yamaha UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles (Model Years 2019–2025) have an incorrect weight capacity label. If the label is wrong, the vehicle could be overloaded, creating a risk of injury to operators or bystanders.

  • Stop using the vehicle until the label is replaced.
  • Contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free label replacement.
  • A dealer will replace the label at your vehicle's location at no cost.

Product photos

One of the various colors of the model year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles (white)
One of the various colors of the model year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles (white)
The location of the weight capacity label
The location of the weight capacity label
The agency's original wording
Hazard

The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free replacement of the label. A Yamaha dealer will replace the label at the vehicle's location.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide beginning July 2018 through May 2026 for between $17,495 and $29,06.
Affected count
About 1,101 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles
Consumer contact
Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET daily, 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-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

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