Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles
CPSC Recall #19-774 — August 28, 2019
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
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.
Units Affected
About 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
Sold At
Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.