United KingdomYamaha Drive 2 AC and Drive 2 AC Li golf cars (DR2E, model years 2021 and 2022) are affected; owners can identify their vehicle by model and should quote the machine’s chassis number when contacting Yamaha. They were recalled because the brake cable is incorrectly routed, creating a sharp bend and stress point that could cause the cable to fail and prevent the vehicle stopping as intended. Owners should contact their local authorised Yamaha dealer to arrange inspection and replacement of the brake cable by a Yamaha trained technician as part of a modification programme.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Yamaha Drive 2 AC and Drive 2 AC Li Golf Cars presenting a risk of injuries.
Type: Motor vehicles (including spare parts) - Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs)/Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs)
Brand: Yamaha
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: DR2E Golf utility vehicles with model year 2021 and 2022.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The affected golf cars present a risk of injuries as the cable brake is incorrectly routed meaning there is a sharp bend which creates a stress point. As a result, the cable brake could fail unexpectedly whilst in use and the user may not be able to stop the vehicle as intended.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
What to do
Recall of the product from end users. Yamaha have launched a modification programme to inspect and replace the brake cable.
Consumers who own an affected golf car should contact their local Authorised Yamaha Dealer, quoting the machine’s chassis number to arrange a convenient appointment for the necessary work to be carried out by a Yamaha trained technician. Please access the following link to locate your nearest dealer:https://www.yamahamotor.eu/gb/en/dealer-locator/.
For further details, please access the access the Yamaha Motor recall page at the following link: https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/service-support/recall/golf/.
For further questions, please contact Yamaha Motor UK customer support team on: +44 (0)114 553 3099, or via emailing customersupport@yamahamotor.co.uk.
The official notice
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