Yamaha Recalls UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles
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Yamaha is recalling about 1,101 Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles due to an inaccurate weight capacity label that could lead to overloading and injury.
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What Happened
Yamaha Golf-Car Company is recalling Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles because the units have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, posing an injury hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves about 1,101 units sold in the United States (plus about 75 sold in Canada). Gas models are J0G (YUM2A) with serial numbers 0000104-0601120. Electric models are J5D (YUM2E) with serial numbers 0000116-0000230. The vehicles feature a four-lid ice chest, sliding snack tray, and (on Bistro Deluxe models) a vertical display case with slanted shelves. They were sold in white, green, red, teal, and brown. Serial numbers are located under the rear cargo area on the frame. Units were sold nationwide by Yamaha Golf Car dealers from July 2018 through May 2026 for $17,495 to $29,065.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free replacement of the label. A dealer will replace the label at the vehicle's location. Contact Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), email ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, or visit https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls.
Why This Matters
The inaccurate label may allow vehicles to be overloaded, creating a risk of injury.
Source
CPSC Recall Number 26556: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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