Yamaha recalls 2017–2024 DR2A and DR2E golf cars because brakes can fail
The brakes on these golf cars can fail, which could cause a crash and serious injury or death; no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using the golf car right away and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule free installation of new brake shoes and pads. If you can't get it to a dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or do the repair where the golf car is.
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Recall details
- Product
- Model Year 2017-2024 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
- Hazard
- The recalled golf car vehicles can fail to brake, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 4,300
- Where sold
- Sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2025 for between $9,500 and $13,000.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- October 17, 2025
- Recall date
- October 16, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Yamaha Recalls Model Year 2017-2024 Golf Car Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard
- Description
- This recall includes model year 2017-2024 DR2A and DR2E Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) with serial numbers that begin with J0D, J0E, and J2D. The recalled golf car vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. The serial number is located on the handlebars on the left side of the rear row of seats of the vehicle.
- Hazard
- The recalled golf car vehicles can fail to brake, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to a crash hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of new brake shoes and pads. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the replacement brake shoes and pads at the location of the golf car. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 4,300
- Sold at
- Sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2025 for between $9,500 and $13,000.
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