Yamaha Cart Recall

[N44125]

I drove by the Yamaha dealership at LSL this morning. Hundreds of carts lined up for the recall fix. On-line newspaper said 2-3 hour wait.

[TOMTOFVIL]

Yup , 20 minute line at 0830 for them to tell me it will be a 2 1/2 wait.

[dewilson58]

10 minute fix??

[Davonu]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?

[dewilson58]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?

Google is your friend.


Recall Golf Car Accelerator Pedal Spring - Yamaha Motor (https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/news/golf-car-recall-spring/)

[rustyp]

3 years ago I broke an accelerator spring on my Yamaha. Walked into TV Golf Carts in SS said to parts counter I need one of these. Parts person comes back out with a beefer looking spring. I question this don't look like the right spring. Response - Yamaha has a recall on this spring - no charge sir. Given this was 3 years ago I myself wouldn't be in a rush to be standing in long lines.

[Bill14564]

10 minute fix??

Five to ten minutes. Not much to the recall: Remove covers, remove spring, install replacement unit, replace covers.

I went to the Brownwood "event" a couple weeks ago and found it to be very efficient. Two lines feeding four technicians. At five minutes per cart that would be something like 50 carts per hour. If there were truly hundreds of carts in line it could easily become a two hour wait.

[dewilson58]

]Five to ten minutes. Not much to the recall: Remove covers, remove spring, install replacement unit, replace covers.

I went to the Brownwood "event" a couple weeks ago and found it to be very efficient. Two lines feeding four technicians. At five minutes per cart that would be something like 50 carts per hour. If there were truly hundreds of carts in line it could easily become a two hour wait[/SIZE].

Maybe will get an update from a morning participant.

[tophcfa]

Bought my cart from Country Village Power Equipment. Great service, they came to my house and replaced the accelerator return spring in my garage. It took less than 10 minutes.

[pklein9747]

The recall replacement at Sumter Landing was full at 10:30 and not accepting any more people today. Will be back there on Friday and again next Tuesday. Gentleman told me you can also wait and have it done when your cart is serviced.

[Bay Kid]

The recall replacement at Sumter Landing was full at 10:30 and not accepting any more people today. Will be back there on Friday and again next Tuesday. Gentleman told me you can also wait and have it done when your cart is serviced.

I would wait until I get service and get a free loaner.

[metoo21]

Is there a list of locations and days that this work is being done?

[Bill14564]

Is there a list of locations and days that this work is being done?

https://www.thevillagesgolfcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb-2025-Recall-Letter-4.pdf

[metoo21]

https://www.thevillagesgolfcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb-2025-Recall-Letter-4.pdf

Thanks

[Bill14564]

I would wait until I get service and get a free loaner.

Are you referring to a free loaner cart that Villages Golf Cars offers to their customers when servicing carts purchased from them?

A couple of things:
1. The repair takes less than ten minutes so if that is the only reason the cart is being serviced then a loaner would not be offered
2. The repair being performed at Sumter today (and other locations on other days) is for any Yamaha cart subject to the recall regardless of where it was purchased (mine was not purchased at Villages Golf Carts and that question never came up)

[dewilson58]

Closed.

At capacity..............taking no more carts today.

[DARFAP]

Seems to me they will have to have schedule more recall repair days than currently offered.

[kkingston57]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?

Have a 2020 and received letter from Yamaha

[kkingston57]

I would wait until I get service and get a free loaner.

Have a 2020 and mine has only been to the dealership 2X and 1 was from an accident. Loaner for a 15 minute repair?

[ElDiabloJoe]

I'd just as soon do this myself. Would like to know if there's a detailed how-to video on YT and where I can procure the replacement spring.

[Bill14564]

I'd just as soon do this myself. Would like to know if there's a detailed how-to video on YT and where I can procure the replacement spring.

Probably not on YouTube since it’s a factory repair. From looking over the tech’s shoulder it looked straightforward and easy. Getting the kit might be a bit more difficult.

- Pull up the floor mat
- Remove the cover by the pedals - mine wasn’t fastened in any way, it was just sitting there
- Look for the spring that pulls the accelerator back - that is the spring to be replaced
- The replacement is designed a bit differently to avoid the wear and stress problems but looked simple to install

[theorem painter]

I was in the recall mess this morning. I arrived at 8:30 AM. They said it would be a 3 hour wait and it was. Apparently people started lining up at 6:00 AM. They had 4 lines with several technicians working on each line. Even though they say they are open from 7 to 2 they closed the line at 11:00 AM. They said they will be doing this all summer long every 2 weeks. I heard many people saying that they were snowbirds and were getting this done before they leave for the season. Bring a book.

[dewilson58]

Seems to me they will have to have schedule more recall repair days than currently offered.

Yes............they will rotate each location until the demand ends.

They don't want to choke their maint shop.

[metoo21]

Are they checking serial numbers?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Probably not on YouTube since it’s a factory repair. From looking over the tech’s shoulder it looked straightforward and easy. Getting the kit might be a bit more difficult.

- Pull up the floor mat
- Remove the cover by the pedals - mine wasn’t fastened in any way, it was just sitting there
- Look for the spring that pulls the accelerator back - that is the spring to be replaced
- The replacement is designed a bit differently to avoid the wear and stress problems but looked simple to install
Cool, thanks!

[theorem painter]

They were definitely scanning serial numbers after they finished. My guess is as proof to Yahama that they completed the work.

Are they checking serial numbers?

[Topspinmo]

I drove by the Yamaha dealership at LSL this morning. Hundreds of carts lined up for the recall fix. On-line newspaper said 2-3 hour wait.

another one for that spring? Mine 2012 1/2, guess they don’t build them like that use to?

[Ignatz]

From what I can see, it looks like this recall affects limited serial numbers on units built from 2016 to 2022.

I’d appreciate if someone would let me know if I’m wrong on this.

[Bill14564]

From what I can see, it looks like this recall affects limited serial numbers on units built from 2016 to 2022.

I’d appreciate if someone would let me know if I’m wrong on this.

See post #5

[Mrmean58]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?

That info is available in a Google search. I won't trust this source for accurate info.

[KenLee100]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?

There's no need to panic. Both of my 21s were included, and I got notification from both the dealer (VGC) and the factory.
It seems that there is a 1% chance that the accelerator spring might fail.
I'm waiting for the panic to subside before I go.
My buddy sat in line for 15 minutes before his 10-minute fix.
Remember, any dealer service will flag the outstanding recall like a car would.

[Widkid]

I drove by the Yamaha dealership at LSL this morning. Hundreds of carts lined up for the recall fix. On-line newspaper said 2-3 hour wait.

Yes I was in that line with hundreds of carts. I arrived at 9:30 am and left at 1:00 pm I know this seems like a long wait but the line kept moving along and the process was very efficient. Glad I have it done.

[eeroger]

I drove by the Yamaha dealership at LSL this morning. Hundreds of carts lined up for the recall fix. On-line newspaper said 2-3 hour wait.

I arrived at 10am for the 7am - 2pm repair window and was told the line was CLOSED. Better luck somewhere else.

[daca55]

I arrived at 10am and I couldn’t believe the number of golf carts in lines. I saw an employee and asked him where I should go and he told me they were not allowing any more golf carts to get in line and to try in another date. Think I’ll wait till the panic calms down.

[Topspinmo]

For those of you that never uncovered the floor box. Here some photo’s I routinely clean out that area due to road dirt/sand get in there and grits moving areas up. As you can see there are 4 springs, large spring ( which probably the recall one?) switch spring, and small brake lever lock spring. The only spring I had trouble with with 20 Plus thousand miles in my cart was the brake release bracket spring. The end bend broke off so I had to re-bend the end and drill hole in brake lever to hold it in place. This area gets dirty and dirt causes excessive wear when parts move against each other on shafts. Why I clean it out every few months. I don’t use a lot of grease cause that collects the dust get hard and turns into sand paper.

[CybrSage]

Anyone ever notice some people cannot just answer a question with the answer, they have to add some snarky jane at the questioner when they do?

Any guesses as to what makes people choose rudeness when it literally takes more effort to be rude?

[kcrazorbackfan]

Good luck….

[Topspinmo]

Anyone ever notice some people cannot just answer a question with the answer, they have to add some snarky jane at the questioner when they do?

Any guesses as to what makes people choose rudeness when it literally takes more effort to be rude?

I get sarcastic sometimes, a bad habit I need to confront along with some others. I guess I’m not prefect even though my grandmother told me so….

[coconutmama]

3 years ago I broke an accelerator spring on my Yamaha. Walked into TV Golf Carts in SS said to parts counter I need one of these. Parts person comes back out with a beefer looking spring. I question this don't look like the right spring. Response - Yamaha has a recall on this spring - no charge sir. Given this was 3 years ago I myself wouldn't be in a rush to be standing in long lines.

The recall about that time ago was for a brake spring. This time the recall is for the accelerator spring, which comes in a sort of assembly. Arrived in Brownwood today at 6:45am. In line for about an hour & a half. When leaving the line was very long

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Well now that everyone knows there'll be a line, I suggest turning it into a positive. I present to you:

The Recall Party!

Bring a cooler, a bluetooth speaker, your favorite play-list, and dance the hours away. Play musical carts when it's time to move up in line.

[roadrnnr]

Funny I went to Everglades a couple weeks ago.

Line was huge

Got to the first station and guy looked at my pedal ,"standing n side of cart" and said "yours doesn't need it you ok to go home"

Mines a 2023

Not sure what he saw as the spring does not look visible from where he was standing

[Arnie296]

Maybe will get an update from a morning participant.
Got there a 7 this morning and I took 2hrs & 15 minutes . When I left at 9:15 the line was twice as long as it was at 7am.

[Bill14564]

Funny I went to Everglades a couple weeks ago.

Line was huge

Got to the first station and guy looked at my pedal ,"standing n side of cart" and said "yours doesn't need it you ok to go home"

Mines a 2023

Not sure what he saw as the spring does not look visible from where he was standing

I noticed them looking at the pedals on the carts in line the day I was there.

The new assembly uses brackets and bolts at the ends rather than a bend in the spring itself. It's pretty easy to see the end of the bolt and the heavier spring through the hole in the floor board.

[rustyp]

The recall about that time ago was for a brake spring. This time the recall is for the accelerator spring, which comes in a sort of assembly. Arrived in Brownwood today at 6:45am. In line for about an hour & a half. When leaving the line was very long

Nope - it was definitely the accelerator spring. Accelerator pedal went to the floor with no return. I installed it myself. It was the big spring in the picture Topspinmo posted.

[spk7951]

After hearing about the long wait times at LSL we went to Brownwood this am arriving around 6:15am. Four lanes with about 8-9 carts in each lane. Very organized. Started working on carts at 6:30am, we were done at 6:50am and on the way to breakfast. Line of carts coming in was very long.

[SpartanMark]

Finally! Someone answered the question. Thanks.

[Ken D.]

Yes............they will rotate each location until the demand ends.

They don't want to choke their maint shop.
The technicians conducting the change are not employees of the Villages Golf Cart shop, they work directly for Yamaha.

[metoo21]

The new assembly uses brackets and bolts at the ends rather than a bend in the spring itself.

This time the recall is for the accelerator spring, which comes in a sort of assembly.

Did you happen to get a part # of the assembly? Or a photo?

[Bill14564]

Did you happen to get a part # of the assembly? Or a photo?

Didn't think to do that. At the event I attended there was a table full of the assemblies with several of them open. Anyone could walk over to the table and take a picture.

In the pictures above you can see the current spring is a single coil which has a loop at each end to attach it. The new assembly consists of two springs, one inside the other, made of heavier material, and with a bracket and bolt at each end rather than a loop.

[metoo21]

Didn't think to do that. At the event I attended there was a table full of the assemblies with several of them open. Anyone could walk over to the table and take a picture.

In the pictures above you can see the current spring is a single coil which has a loop at each end to attach it. The new assembly consists of two springs, one inside the other, made of heavier material, and with a bracket and bolt at each end rather than a loop.

Sure would be nice if someone could get a photo of the part and part #.

[Topspinmo]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif

Can search it will come up, guess I don’t know to copy old post link?

Here old recall in 2018, the same, accelerator spring.

[Jalane]

Can somebody provide information on the recall please…years, models, problems, etc.?
I read 2016 to present. They were looking at them on arrival at the Everglades location and telling people whether it needed replaced. After sitting in line, when I got to the repair station the Yamaha tech said that only a small percentage have failed, but TV decided to replace them all because if it happens, it stays in the full throttle position.

[bowlingal]

Bill14564....that would be 10 carts per hour, NOT 50!

[Bill14564]

Bill14564....that would be 10 carts per hour, NOT 50!

60 min/hour / 5 min/cart/technician -> 12 cart/hour/technician * 4 technician -> 48 cart/hour ~ 50 carts/hour

[Rocksnap]

The recall replacement at Sumter Landing was full at 10:30 and not accepting any more people today. Will be back there on Friday and again next Tuesday. Gentleman told me you can also wait and have it done when your cart is serviced.

The Yamaha recall notice says NOT TO DRIVE CART UNTIL IT IS REPLACED. Having said that, hasn’t broke yet, 2000 miles in 4 months. Going to see if I can get a spring handed to me, swap out myself. But I don’t think the dealer will do that, liability and all. In which case, it will wait til my 2500 mile service. If then…

[Rocksnap]

From what I can see, it looks like this recall affects limited serial numbers on units built from 2016 to 2022.

I’d appreciate if someone would let me know if I’m wrong on this.

I have a 2024, and received the letter…

[Rocksnap]

Funny I went to Everglades a couple weeks ago.

Line was huge

Got to the first station and guy looked at my pedal ,"standing n side of cart" and said "yours doesn't need it you ok to go home"

Mines a 2023

Not sure what he saw as the spring does not look visible from where he was standing
My want to double check by serial number. Mine is a 2024 and I received the recall letter. I don’t believe this to be a hurry and fix deal. The springs may have a slight crease in them from a bad production run. The creased area may eventually fail. Only takes a quick second to pull any floor may and the floor board to take a peak.

[Bruce1701]

I drove by the Yamaha dealership at LSL this morning. Hundreds of carts lined up for the recall fix. On-line newspaper said 2-3 hour wait.

If you bought a cart form Village Discount Golf they won't notify you of recalls. Their emphasis is on "discount"

[Bill14564]

I have a 2024, and received the letter…

My want to double check by serial number. Mine is a 2024 and I received the recall letter. I don’t believe this to be a hurry and fix deal. The springs may have a slight crease in them from a bad production run. The creased area may eventually fail. Only takes a quick second to pull any floor may and the floor board to take a peak.

Does the letter you received have a table of affected models by year and serial number like the link in post #5 does?

Just wonder if it's limited to the 2023 year mentioned in the recall on the Yamaha motors CPSC recall page, the 2016-2022 years as noted in the link on post #5, or almost any year seeing as you received a letter for your 2024.

[metoo21]

Does the letter you received have a table of affected models by year and serial number like the link in post #5 does?

Just wonder if it's limited to the 2023 year mentioned in the recall on the Yamaha motors CPSC recall page, the 2016-2022 years as noted in the link on post #5, or almost any year seeing as you received a letter for your 2024.

Here is the latest version of The Villages Golf Cart notification.
Recall letter (https://www.thevillagesgolfcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025-Recall-Letter-1.pdf)

Still would appreciate someone getting a photo of the part and a photo showing the part #.

[TOMTOFVIL]

Lines just as long at Spanish Springs?

[Ignatz]

Here is the latest version of The Villages Golf Cart notification.
Recall letter (https://www.thevillagesgolfcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025-Recall-Letter-1.pdf)

The letter from the Villages Golf Cars says models through 2022, but the serial number list attached to it has 2023 serial's as included in the recall. No mention of 2024.

Hard to figure out just which carts are affected.

[Boffin]

did you happen to get a part # of the assembly? Or a photo?

j0g-f7120-09-00

[metoo21]

j0g-f7120-09-00

Is this just a spring or some sort of assembly? Can't find an image of it online.

[Bill14564]

The letter from the Villages Golf Cars says models through 2022, but the serial number list attached to it has 2023 serial's as included in the recall. No mention of 2024.

Hard to figure out just which carts are affected.

Look into the hole in the floorboard at the spring that attaches to the accelerator. If it is attached with a bolt and nut then the cart is *probably* not affected while if the spring has a loop that goes through a hole in the pedal then it *might* be affected.

[DARFAP]

I got both of my carts through this morning (March 26) at Brownwood. Showed up at 0640 for my first cart and was done around 8am. Went home and got my wife's cart and returned just before 9am. Was complete by 1100. Not fun, but at least it's done. Very organized.

[dewilson58]

I got both of my carts through this morning (March 26) at Brownwood. Showed up at 0640 for my first cart and was done around 8am. Went home and got my wife's cart and returned just before 9am. Was complete by 1100. Not fun, but at least it's done. Very organized.

R U available for hire???

[dewilson58]

Is this just a spring or some sort of assembly? Can't find an image of it online.

Spring, Spring, Spring.

[Bill14564]

Is this just a spring or some sort of assembly? Can't find an image of it online.

Post #60 has a link to a letter. The letter has a list of seven upcoming recall events. At each of the events there will be hundreds of kits being installed. Show up to any of them and you will be able to see the kit, the part number, and the installation process.

[Velvet]

My golf cart gas pedal attachment looks similar to Topspinmo’s - is it the large spring that needs to be replaced? Replaced with what?

[tophcfa]

Is this just a spring or some sort of assembly? Can't find an image of it online.
The recalled accelerator return spring has a loop on both ends that slips through small holes. Over time and use the loops can develop a grove that gets bigger over time and can eventually snap. If that happens, the accelerator pedal can get stuck down causing a potentially dangerous situation. The new spring is more heavy duty and is bolted into place rather than the previous attachment design. The fix is very easy/simple and appears to be designed to withstand a lifetime of use.

My 2022 QT has 5,200 miles and the old spring that was replaced was just starting to develop a very small grove that wasn’t an issue yet, but might have become a problem over many many more miles.

[DARFAP]

R U available for hire???

Ha! I did my time 😉

[rustyp]

At last it's spring time in The Villages.

[Mrprez]

Got to Everglades at 6am today, I was 6th in line. They started early and I was gone at 7:10. The line was already at the maximum capacity sign.

[Topspinmo]

Wonder what doing with old springs? I could use couple extra? :highfive: For those that still driving be aware ready to cut ignition off then brake. Other wise the engine will pull pulling cart full throttle making it very hard to brake. :thumbup:

[Velvet]

Wonder what doing with old springs? I could use couple extra? :highfive: For those that still driving be aware ready to cut ignition off then brake. Other wise the engine will pull pulling cart full throttle making it very hard to brake. :thumbup:

Excellent advice, thank you.

[daca55]

I have a list of dates and times and where to bring golf cart for the repair. Does anyone know if they have scheduled any more dates beyond the last one on the list which is April 4? Thanks!

[Boffin]

did you happen to get a part # of the assembly? Or a photo?

107877

[Velvet]

107877

This makes it very clear.

I went through all my emails from January this year including trash and junk, and neither The Villages Golf Cars, who put my 22 QT cart together or Yamaha, had sent me a recall notice. I do need a replacement but the ONLY way I found out was at the TOTV forum.

[metoo21]

107877

Thanks for that. At least I now know that it isn't the same fix as with the 2018 accelerator spring recall which I also didn't know about until I saw the recall here and started searching.

[metoo21]

I just checked a schematic of my other cart (a 2014) and it uses the same spring as is being recalled but that year is not in the recall list. Now I'll have to check that spring and perhaps replace it myself.

[tophcfa]

I just checked a schematic of my other cart (a 2014) and it uses the same spring as is being recalled but that year is not in the recall list. Now I'll have to check that spring and perhaps replace it myself.

I checked our 2014 spring and it looks just fine. I wouldn’t worry about it, that cart has almost 20K miles on it.

[Bill14564]

I just checked a schematic of my other cart (a 2014) and it uses the same spring as is being recalled but that year is not in the recall list. Now I'll have to check that spring and perhaps replace it myself.

I checked our 2014 spring and it looks just fine. I wouldn’t worry about it, that cart has almost 20K miles on it.

Who knows, it may be a ten-year thing. 2016 is within the ten- year window, 2014 is not.

If your cart is over ten years old and you haven’t had a problem yet then maybe you never will.

[Normal]

I checked our 2014 spring and it looks just fine. I wouldn’t worry about it, that cart has almost 20K miles on it.

Possible acquisition of parts came from another source at that time? Maybe all springs are not created equally. It is also possible that Yamaha’s liability drops off on their vehicles after 10 years in service?

The new spring looks much different than the manufacturer’s original spring. It is also encased in a steel frame and actually bolted to the frame.

[Rustyboy]

Notification comes by snail mail

[tophcfa]

The new spring looks much different than the manufacturer’s original spring. It is also encased in a steel frame and actually bolted to the frame.

The steel frame is a jig that is removed after installation.

[KennyP]

I wouldnt rush out to get it done....Its really really rare that the spring breaks, but when it does, the accelerator pedal just stays on the floor. Understand, they have used the same accelerator return spring set up since 1979. Im sure at some point the spring broke on someone, they didnt think to just bring the accelerator pedal up with their foot.

[Topspinmo]

Spring, Spring, Spring.

Has sprung, it was 90 the other day…..:thumbup:

[metoo21]

Just checked The Villages Golf Car site and they still have the recall information letter showing last Friday as the last recall fix date. Does anyone have an update? Will they continue this?

[ROCKETMAN]

Last Thursday and Friday villages discount golf carts advertised recall spring service with brats hamburgers and hot dogs. Line was small and start to finish maybe 45 minutes. Located before you get to Aldi

[Country Village Power]

Excellent advice, thank you.

YAMAHA RECALL HELP (https://www.countryvillagepower.com/yamaha-recall-form)

If you need help with any Yamaha Recall or repair we are happy to help. Please click the link and fill out the form we will get back to you within 24h on how we can help.
We come to you and do the recall at your location regardless of where you purchased the golf car from.

Call or Text: 352.793.3948

We are always happy to help

[Country Village Power]

FREE YAMAHA RECALL CHECK (https://www.countryvillagepower.com/yamaha-recall-form)

Country Village Power Equipment is happy to help with any recall information and perform the recall right at your house. Please check out the link above or give us a call at 352-793-3948

[Country Village Power]

YAMAHA RECALL HELP (https://www.countryvillagepower.com/yamaha-recall-form)This makes it very clear.

I went through all my emails from January this year including trash and junk, and neither The Villages Golf Cars, who put my 22 QT cart together or Yamaha, had sent me a recall notice. I do need a replacement but the ONLY way I found out was at the TOTV forum.

We are more than happy to help click the link.
You can try and call Yamaha let them know you don't want to pay for travel I have heard they may help in some situations.1-866-747-4027

[metoo21]

FREE YAMAHA RECALL CHECK (https://www.countryvillagepower.com/yamaha-recall-form)

Country Village Power Equipment is happy to help with any recall information and perform the recall right at your house. Please check out the link above or give us a call at 352-793-3948

Based on the last line of the form:
"Please note that the recall is FREE, but additional charges may apply"

What charges are you referring to?

[Arlington2]

Just checked The Villages Golf Car site and they still have the recall information letter showing last Friday as the last recall fix date. Does anyone have an update? Will they continue this?

I just received my recall notice yesterday (letter date 7 Feb). I called Villages Golf and the recorded message is they will resume at a later date when they hear about the next round from Yamaha. Updates will be posted on their website.

[Country Village Power]

Based on the last line of the form:
"Please note that the recall is FREE, but additional charges may apply"

What charges are you referring to?

Performing the recall is free, however, our travel time or any other service work needed is not included in the recall. Please fill out the form and someone from our team will reach out to you and discuss options with you