Product recallOPSS
Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy & UMX Drive 2, Drive 2 PTT, UMX Year 2016 to Year 2022 recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy & UMX Drive 2, Drive 2 PTT, UMX Year 2016 to Year 2022
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Access the below linked PDF for a full list of affected models.
What to do now
The risk with Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy & UMX Drive 2, Drive 2 PTT, UMX Year 2016 is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Yamaha Motor.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2501-0161). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The affected products present a risk of injuries as the accelerator pedal return spring may break due to incorrect moulding. This could result in the user losing control of the vehicle, potentially leading to a crash and injuries to the user and any passengers.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Customers are advised to check the model list to confirm if their model is affected before contacting their nearest authorised Yamaha dealer, quoting their Golf Car chassis number to arrange a convenient appointment for the necessary work to be carried out by a Yamaha trained technician. Please access the following link to locate your nearest dealer: https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/dealer-locator/
For further details, please access the Yamaha Motor recall alert here: https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/news/golf-car-recall-spring/ .
Should you have any questions, please contact Yamaha Motor UK customer support team on: +44 (0)114 553 3099, or by emailing customersupport@yamaha-motor.co.uk
Additional information
PSD notification: 2501-0161
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various models of golf utility vehicles produced between 2016 and 2022.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy & UMX Drive 2, Drive 2 PTT, UMX Year 2016 been recalled?
The risk with Yamaha Motor Golf Buggy & UMX Drive 2, Drive 2 PTT, UMX Year 2016 is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
