Yamaha recalls 2021–2025 Drive 2 golf cars over missing stop lights and crash risk
The recalled golf cars have no stop lights, so other drivers may not see them braking, which creates a crash hazard that could cause serious injury or death.
What to do
Stop using the golf car right away and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of two stoplights. If you cannot take it to a dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or install them where the golf car is kept.
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Recall details
- Product
- Model Year 2021-2025 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
- Hazard
- The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 19,300
- Where sold
- Sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2020 through July 2025 for between $8,300 and $12,900.
- 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 2021-2025 Golf Car Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard
- Description
- This recall includes model year 2021-2025 Drive 2 Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) Gas/Electric golf car vehicles. The recalled golf car vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. The following models and serial number ranges are included in this recall. The model name/number is located on the left and right side of the vehicle. Serial numbers are in various locations depending on the vehicle model. If you are unable to locate your serial number, contact Yamaha for assistance. Serial Number Range Model Year Prefix Min Max 2021 J2D 0000625 0000880 2022 J0D 0513701 0514498 J0E 0502001 0502134 J2D 0000601 0000870 J5C 0001010 0001400 2023 J0D 0600116 0607700 J0E 0600111 0601578 J2D 0000621 0000900 J5C 0100104 0101695 2024 J0D 0700101 0706200 J0E 601049 0701289 J2D 200101 0200199 J5C 200102 0201000 2025 J0D 0800101 0806600 J0E 0800101 0800328 J2D 0200162 0200183 J5C 0200166 0300281
- Hazard
- The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, 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 two stoplights. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the stoplights at the location of the golf cart. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 19,300
- Sold at
- Sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2020 through July 2025 for between $8,300 and $12,900.
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