Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 161,000 units
Appliances Recall No. 18-725 Published February 22, 2018

Yamaha Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)

The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard. Manufactured by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America and sold at Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from November 2014 – December 2017 for $5,900 to $7,700.

2015 YDRA PTV “The DRIVE PTV”
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2015 YDRA PTV “The DRIVE PTV”

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The brake cables on the golf cars and PTVs can fail, posing a crash hazard.

285
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, of Newnan, Ga.
UnitsAbout 161,000
Made inAssembled in United States
Sold atYamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide
Sales periodNovember 2014 – December 2017
Price$5,900 to $7,700
Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-962-7926
Recall page
www.yamahagolfcar.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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