Two Makes of Golf Carts Recalled

The makers of two golf carts are recalling their products according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

E-Z-GO Recall

E-Z-GO is recalling some 8,200 gas-powered golf, shuttle and utility vehicles because the gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

The recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back.

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The recalled vehicles were sold at E-Z-GO and Cushman dealers nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for between $5,300 and $12,100. They have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver's seat.

No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.

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Consumers can call E-Z-GO toll-free at (844) 725-7212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.EZgo.com or www.Cushman.com for more information.

Yamaha Recall

Yamaha is recalling about 2,000 golf cars and personal transportation vehicles because the front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.

This recall involves five 2015 and one 2016 model-year golf cars and PTVs. Recalled models include 2015 "The DRIVE PTV", "The DRIVE EFI", "Adventurer One", "The DRIVE", "The DRIVE Electric" and 2016 "The DRIVE A.C." The Yamaha logo is printed on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, red, white, tan and silver. The serial number can be found on a label under the driver’s seat on the left or right side.

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Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide sold the affected models from April 2015 through June 2015 for between $5,900 and $7,500.

Model Names           Model Numbers           Serial Numbers

The DRIVE PTV         YDRAX5 PTV                JC0-606306 through 606698

The DRIVE EFI          YDRAX5F                      JC2-209964 through 210300

Adventurer One          YTF1AX5F                     JW6-700581 through 700600

The DRIVE                  YDRAX5                         JW8-513800 through 514310

The DRIVE Electric    YDREX6 AC                  JW9-515401 through 516300

2016 Model

The DRIVE A.C.           YDREX6 AC                  JC3-001701 through 001900

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting all registered owners directly.

Consumers can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at YamahaMotorSports.com for more information.