Yamaha issues major recall

[Uberschaf]

Yamaha has issued a recall for 161,000 units to be brought in for repair. The hazard is that the brake cables on the golf carts can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The other site.

[ureout]

this notice is from the on line paper...
Yamaha issues major recall over faulty brake cables in golf carts 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf carts

[rustyp]

From the other site
"Yamaha has issued a recall for 161,000 units to be brought in for repair. The hazard is that the brake cables on the golf carts can fail, posing a crash hazard.

The recall includes model years 2015 through 2018 gas and electric-powered golf carts, personal transportation vehicles and utility vehicles.

There have been 285 reports of brake cables failing. No injuries have been reported.

Yamaha suggests consumers should immediately stop using these recalled golf carts and PTVs and contact a local Yamaha golf cart dealer to schedule a free repair. "

[ColdNoMore]

Given the dearth of drivers here who seem to never use their brakes...it shouldn't be a big deal. :D

[DonH57]

Yamaha has issued a recall for 161,000 units to be brought in for repair. The hazard is that the brake cables on the golf carts can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The other site.

Well, That's great. Think of all the golf carts here in the villages that can go faster than the brakes were designed to begin with. Oh boy.:22yikes:

[biker1]

There have been apparently 285 reported instances of a brake cable issue out of 161,000 golf carts. It is not as if this is a common problem. The repair shop at The Villages Golf Cart Store will get busy and I suspect they will be giving out a lot of loaners.

Well, That's great. Think of all the golf carts here in the villages that can go faster than the brakes were designed to begin with. Oh boy.:22yikes:

[rustyp]

Going to be like Takata air bag recall. Where are they going to come up with 161,000 new brake cables ASAP but do not use your golf cart in the interim. OK loan me a cart while I wait - fat chance. Liability issue settled. Whatever happened to consumer protection laws ?

[Bogie Shooter]

There have been apparently 285 reported instances of a brake cable issue out of 161,000 golf carts. It is not as if this is a common problem. The repair shop at The Villages Golf Shop will get busy and I suspect they will be giving out a lot of loaners.
What does The Villages Golf Shop have to do with this?

[biker1]

Excuse me, The Villages Golf Cart Store. I am pretty sure you knew what I meant.


What does The Villages Golf Shop have to do with this?

[biker1]

OK, a couple of points. I would not equate an airbag with a cable - a cable is much less complicated to manufacture. Secondly, it is possible that a new cable is not required - perhaps there is only a repair to the existing cable. Regardless, the sky is not falling.

Going to be like Takata air bag recall. Where are they going to come up with 161,000 new brake cables ASAP but do not use your golf cart in the interim. OK loan me a cart while I wait - fat chance. Liability issue settled. Whatever happened to consumer protection laws ?

[OnInTwo]

Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/yamaha-recalls-golf-cars-and-personal-transportation-vehicles-due-to-crash-hazard)

[rustyp]

OK, a couple of points. I would not equate an airbag with a cable - a cable is much less complicated to manufacture. Secondly, it is possible that a new cable is not required - perhaps there is only a repair to the existing cable. Regardless, the sky is not falling.

Are you going to use your golf cart in the interim ?

[bill50]

Has anyone taken their cart in for service to check on the procedures to have the repair done.

[Barefoot]

Has anyone taken their cart in for service to check on the procedures to have the repair done.

Gordon's Garage at LSL will have a brake inspection day on Wednesday, March 14, from 8 AM to 2 PM.
I hope they provide :popcorn: for the customers that will be lined up.
I recently tried to make an appointment for another issue, and was given a date of April 26! :ohdear:

[bill50]

Carts and Clubs is reaching out to their customers. The Villages Golf Cars is not.

[JimD215]

What does The Villages Golf Shop have to do with this?

They are an authorized Yamaha repair center. I heard the parts won’t be available for a while.

[Fredster]

I recieved a response from Carts & Clubs about the recall,
and it stated that they will get in touch soon,
to schedule a service appointment.
They will check the brake cable and if any fraying is found it will be replaced.
If no fraying clips will be installed to keep it from doing so!

[Barefoot]

Are you going to use your golf cart in the interim ?Good question.
I'm planning to use my golf cart for golf; but I plan to stay away from hilly courses. :evil6:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Carts and Clubs sending a tech to my home on 3/14.

[vintageogauge]

My letter stated that if my cart is one of them Yamaha will be sending a letter or you can get onto their site and check your model and serial number. I hate recalls, my current car has had 7 recalls in 2 years.

[bill50]

I recieved a response from Carts & Clubs about the recall,
and it stated that they will get in touch soon,
to schedule a service appointment.
They will check the brake cable and if any fraying is found it will be replaced.
If no fraying clips will be installed to keep it from doing so!

Good to have some info on the problem. Newer carts will likely only need the clips to prevent fraying.

[jchase]

I called Brownwood today. The representative will be there Friday March 16th from 8am to 2pm to fix the problem.

[Nucky]

Carts and Clubs is reaching out to their customers. The Villages Golf Cars is not.

I received a letter from The Villages Golf Cart explaining the procedure for inspection and repair about a week ago. If my cart is affected by the recall they will send me on my way in a loaner cart. Very happy with them so far, we have been with them for almost two years.

[Indy-Guy]

I received a letter from The Villages Golf Cart explaining the procedure for inspection and repair about a week ago. If my cart is affected by the recall they will send me on my way in a loaner cart. Very happy with them so far, we have been with them for almost two years.

Same here got my letter last week. My cart was in for a tune-up when I got the letter and they did the recall work while my cart was there without me asking them. Left the cart there and went to the mail box and the letter was there.

Always been happy with The Villages Golf Cars. Have had 3 carts from them over the years. Still have 2 of them.

[CFrance]

Good question.
I'm planning to use my golf cart for golf; but I plan to stay away from hilly courses. :evil6:
Oh good! I hate hitting uphill.:cus:

[villages07]

Hmmm...have a 2015 purchased from Villages and a 2017 from carts and clubs. Looked up model and serial numbers on CPSC recall list and both are affected. I have not received a letter or been contacted by either dealer.

Anyone else who confirmed their serial number still waiting for contact? Just wondering if they are still in progress or are done?

Otherwise, I will call the dealers next week.

Ps..I just came across carts and Clubs thread on TOTV and registered for their service call. Kudos to them for being proactive.

[Barefoot]

I called Brownwood today. The representative will be there Friday March 16th from 8am to 2pm to fix the problem.Respectfully, I think the recall at SS on March 12, at LSL on March 14, and at Brownwood on March 16,
is merely to assess the extent of the problem.
Hopefully, it's an "easy fix" that they can immediately correct without involving loaner carts.

[tedquick]

There have been apparently 285 reported instances of a brake cable issue out of 161,000 golf carts. It is not as if this is a common problem. The repair shop at The Villages Golf Cart Store will get busy and I suspect they will be giving out a lot of loaners.

They had my cart in for something completely different and I asked them about the recall. They took about 10 seconds to look at the brake arrangement and said mine was OK. Apparently it is obvious to those who know what to look for.

[rustyp]

Isn't 2015 when Yamaha went back to drum brakes and independant suspension ? Are they called G30/31 models ?

[600th Photo Sq]

Yamaha has issued a recall for 161,000 units to be brought in for repair. The hazard is that the brake cables on the golf carts can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The other site.

It was also reported in The Daily Sun

I have a Honda Accord and I have been notified of a recall but it wasn't reported anywhere. However I don't care.

[Topspinmo]

Good to have some info on the problem. Newer carts will likely only need the clips to prevent fraying. fraying would be from over stretching or weak are caused by chafing IMO. Chafing would when two parts rub against each other and one gets worn. If clips can fix chafing problem (if not worn yet) but not fraying problem

[Barefoot]

Gordon's Garage at LSL will have a brake inspection day on Wednesday, March 14, from 8 AM to 2 PM.

I went to Gordon's Garage at LS for inspection of my Yesteryear golf cart on March 14.
Easy peasy, quick in and out.

[thetruth]

It was also reported in The Daily Sun

I have a Honda Accord and I have been notified of a recall but it wasn't reported anywhere. However I don't care.

But, if it is helpful to anyone any recall is listed on a government website. All you need do is type in recalls on
whatever car and year you own.