Vehicle Recall: Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV & SVC Golf Cars

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Australia/Canberra: Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd., a Wetherill Park, New South Wales establishment, recalls certain Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and SVC Golf Cars from the Australian marketplace due to failure to comply with the Australian Electromagnetic Compatibility (“EMC”) standards and consequential risks of electromagnetic interference with sensitive electrical equipment and/or impact on other nearby electronic devices including nearby medical devices due to radio frequency emitted from a non-compliant component, all serious health and safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent possible life-altering injury or death.

ACCC: https://rb.gy/129ui

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/yamaha-motor-australia-pty-ltd-%E2%80%94-yamaha-4-and-6-seater-golf-cars

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Golf Cars are subject to this recall:

• Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and SVC Golf Cars, sold with a serial number within the list available on the worksheet from the Web site specified above

==> No manufacturing date codes, production dates, expiry dates, regulatory approval designations, registration numbers, agency approval designations or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

These Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and SVC Golf Cars were known to be marketed, distributed and sold in all Australian states, although it is always possible these vehicles had wider distribution outside the country. When in doubt, please contact the manufacturer for specific product information.

Please consult the photograph above for details of the vehicle’s design and retail presentation. One (1) additional image of the recalled Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and SVC Golf Cars can be found on the Web site above.

According to the ACCC, Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled certain Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and SVC Golf Cars from the Australian marketplace due to failure to comply with Australia’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (“EMC”) standards. As a result of these reported defects and associated risks, you should not use the recalled vehicle products identified above until they are repaired.

Proposed Remedy:
If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession the recalled Yamaha DR2A Fleet, PTV and/or SVC Golf Cars, please do not use them. Instead, contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer for an appointment to have the Golf Car inspected. If necessary, the part or parts will be replaced free of charge.

==> If you have a medical emergency, please contact 0-0-0, your closest hospital or emergency centre equipped to properly treat medical device impairment and/or failure.

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If you have any further questions, comments or complaints about this recall notification, please contact Yamaha Motor Australia by phone 1300 277 137 during normal business hours, Australian Eastern Standard Time (“AEST”), Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can visit the company’s Web site at https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/contact-us link or by e-mail at cr@yamaha-motor.com.au.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by suspected faulty and/or dangerous Golf Car, please search for “golf carts” (please note spelling variation) using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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==> To see other recalls and notifications for products manufactured, marketed and/or sold by Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd., please search for “Yamaha” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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More information about this recall:
ACCC PRA number: 2023/19830
Recalls Direct RIN: 17343-2023
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