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Uberschaf 03-01-2018 06:45 AM
Yamaha issues major recall
 
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 03-01-2018 06:49 AM
Yamaha recall
 
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 03-01-2018 07:02 AM
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 03-01-2018 07:10 AM
Given the dearth of drivers here who seem to never use their brakes...it shouldn't be a big deal. :D

DonH57 03-01-2018 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Uberschaf (Post 1519512)
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 03-01-2018 08:32 AM
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.

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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 1519524)
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 03-01-2018 10:11 AM
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 03-01-2018 11:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1519540)
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 03-01-2018 11:20 AM
Excuse me, The Villages Golf Cart Store. I am pretty sure you knew what I meant.


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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1519597)
What does The Villages Golf Shop have to do with this?

biker1 03-01-2018 11:36 AM
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.

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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1519581)
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 03-01-2018 11:37 AM
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars and Personal Transportation Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov

rustyp 03-01-2018 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1519609)
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 03-02-2018 07:18 AM
Has anyone taken their cart in for service to check on the procedures to have the repair done.

Barefoot 03-02-2018 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bill50 (Post 1519797)
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 03-02-2018 05:12 PM
Carts and Clubs is reaching out to their customers. The Villages Golf Cars is not.


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