Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles

CPSC Recall #19-774 — August 28, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number19-774
Recall DateAugust 28, 2019
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga. 

Where It Was Sold

Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6
000 and $11
000.

Product

Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles

Description

This recall involves the following model year 2017 through 2019 golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles and utility vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The model and serial number can be found on a label under the seat or cargo bed on the left or right side.Model YearModel NameModel PrefixSerial Number Range  2017Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C1)J0C00001030011333Drive2 Fleet AC (J0J1)J0J00001030002000Adventurer Two AC (JW33)JW302001660200213 2018Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C2)J0C01001120111700Drive2 Fleet AC (J0J2)J0J01001100102099Adventurer Two AC (JW34)JW303001660300214 2019Drive2 Fleet DC (J0C3)J0C02001010210200UMAX TWO AC (J0H1)J0H00001450000493UMAX Rally AC (J0N1)J0N00001160000147 UMAX Rally 2+2 AC (J0R1)J0R00001010000180  

Hazard

The module that regulates power to the vehicle’s USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Yamaha has received five reports of associated fire incidents and 100 reports of a melted USB voltage-reducer module. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

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.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.