Yamaha Golf Car Accelerator Pedal Injury Lawsuit Lawyers

Legal Help for Victims Harmed by Defective Yamaha Golf Car Accelerator Pedals in a Nationwide Recall Affecting Over 350,000 Vehicles

Yamaha has expanded its recall of golf car vehicles following a critical safety issue involving the accelerator pedal spring. The recall now covers approximately 352,000 Yamaha golf cars sold in the United States between July 2015 and December 2024. This expansion comes after Yamaha received over 2,200 reports of accelerator pedal spring failures that can result in the vehicle failing to return to idle, significantly increasing the risk of accidents.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a public warning and confirmed that the affected models include popular lines such as:

• Adventurer Two
• Concierge 4
• Drive2 Fleet
• UMAX Rally 2+2
• UMAX Two

Although no injuries have been officially reported so far, the potential for serious harm is considerable, especially since golf cars are often used in community settings, on resorts, in industrial facilities, and in other low-speed but high-risk environments. Yamaha urges all owners to stop using these vehicles immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair. However, many owners may already have unknowingly operated a defective vehicle, putting themselves and others in harm’s way.

What’s Wrong with the Accelerator Pedal?

The core issue lies with the accelerator pedal return spring assembly. When the pedal is released, this spring is supposed to return the vehicle to idle, slowing or stopping the car. However, Yamaha has acknowledged that in many of the affected models, the return spring can malfunction, causing the vehicle to continue accelerating or maintain speed when the user believes it should be slowing down.

This defect creates a serious crash hazard. If the golf car fails to decelerate properly, drivers may:

• Lose control of the vehicle
• Crash into people, property, or other vehicles
• Be ejected from the golf car
• Strike pedestrians or cyclists nearby
• Cause rollovers or tip-over events on uneven terrain

Golf cars are frequently operated in locations with children, elderly individuals, and pedestrians, making this defect even more concerning.

Vehicles Included in the Recall

Yamaha’s expanded recall includes multiple model years and product lines, with the following models now confirmed as part of the defect investigation:

• Model Years 2016 through 2024
• Series Affected:
  • Adventurer Two
  • Concierge 4
  • Drive2 Fleet
  • UMAX Rally 2+2
  • UMAX Two

The affected golf cars were sold nationwide at various authorized dealers between July 2015 and December 2024, with retail prices ranging from $5,970 to $13,220 depending on features and configurations.

Yamaha previously issued smaller recalls involving a total of over 322,000 golf cars between 2018 and 2023, but the June 2025 update is the most extensive to date, bringing the cumulative recall total to well over 350,000 vehicles.

Injury Risks from Yamaha Golf Car Accelerator Defects

While no injuries have yet been officially reported to the CPSC, the risk of harm is significant and very real. The malfunctioning pedal can cause golf cars to move unpredictably, either failing to stop or continuing to travel forward when the driver has released the accelerator.

Victims of Yamaha golf car incidents may suffer:

• Broken bones or fractures in ejection or rollover crashes
• Head trauma or traumatic brain injury (TBI) from collisions
• Spinal cord injuries due to impact or ejection
• Lacerations, bruises, or soft tissue injuries
• Crushing injuries from being pinned between vehicles or structures
• Emotional trauma related to crashes involving loved ones

Golf car accidents can cause particularly severe outcomes when they occur in areas with narrow paths, uneven surfaces, or pedestrian traffic—conditions common in communities, recreational areas, and work environments.

Legal Rights for Victims of Yamaha Golf Car Pedal Failures

Under product liability laws, manufacturers are responsible for producing safe vehicles and warning consumers when known defects pose danger. If you or someone you care about was injured in an incident involving a Yamaha golf car—especially one affected by the pedal spring recall—you may be entitled to pursue legal action.

You could be eligible for compensation for:

• Medical bills (including emergency care, surgery, rehab, etc.)
• Lost income and reduced earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of quality of life
• Property damage

In some cases, you may also pursue punitive damages to hold Yamaha accountable for failing to ensure product safety over years of widespread sales and multiple limited recalls before the 2025 expansion.

How to Identify If Your Golf Car Is Affected

If you purchased a Yamaha golf car between 2015 and 2024, it may be included in the current or past recalls. Here’s what to check:

• Model name: See if your golf car matches any of the following: Adventurer Two, Concierge 4, Drive2 Fleet, UMAX Rally 2+2, or UMAX Two.
• Manufacture year: Check if the model year is between 2016 and 2024.
• Purchase date: Did you buy the vehicle between July 2015 and December 2024?
• Recall confirmation: Visit Yamaha’s recall site or contact Yamaha at 866-747-4027.

Even if you already received service during a prior recall, Yamaha has indicated that vehicles repaired in earlier recalls may still be unsafe. If your golf car continues to experience irregular acceleration or fails to stop properly, stop using it immediately.

What to Do If You Were Injured

If you or a loved one was harmed in a Yamaha golf car accident that may have been caused by a stuck or malfunctioning accelerator pedal, it is crucial to act quickly.

1. Seek Medical Attention: Get treated right away and keep detailed records of all injuries, diagnoses, and treatments.
2. Preserve Evidence: Keep the golf car in its current condition if possible. Do not allow it to be repaired or returned until it is documented.
3. Document the Incident: Take photos of the scene, injuries, vehicle, and any damaged property.
4. Gather Purchase Info: Save your purchase receipt, warranty information, or ownership documents.
5. Contact a National Product Liability Law Firm: An experienced attorney can guide you through your legal rights and help you hold Yamaha accountable.

We Are Investigating Claims in All 50 States

Whether you live in a retirement community in Florida, a golf resort in Arizona, a campground in California, or a residential area in Illinois, our law firm is reviewing Yamaha golf car injury claims nationwide.

We are currently accepting cases from anyone who:

• Was injured while operating or riding in a Yamaha golf car
• Witnessed a crash or accident involving a Yamaha golf car
• Experienced a golf car that continued accelerating after the pedal was released
• Has a loved one who was hurt in one of these incidents

You do not have to face this process alone. The cost of a defective vehicle should not fall on the consumer. Yamaha must be held accountable for any harm caused by vehicles they continued to sell even after multiple safety warnings.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If you or someone in your family was injured in an accident involving a Yamaha golf car, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Yamaha’s recalled accelerator pedal design has caused real dangers, and our legal team is reviewing claims on a nationwide basis.

The attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP are now offering free consultations to victims of defective Yamaha golf cars.

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