Recall: Yamaha Recalls UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard

Description: This recall involves Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles. The gas models are J0G (YUM2A) with serial number 0000104-0601120. The electric models are J5D (YUM2E) with serial number 0000116-0000230. The food and merchandise service vehicles have a four-lid ice chest, sliding snack tray, and a vertical display case (Bistro Deluxe) with slanted shelves for displaying goods. The units were sold in white, green, red, teal, and brown colors. The serial number can be located under the rear cargo area, on the frame of the unit. Yamaha is written on the sides and on the front and back of the vehicle.

Name of product: Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles

Units: About 1,101 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada)

Hazard: The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free replacement of the label. A Yamaha dealer will replace the label at the vehicle's location.

Recall date: June 11, 2026

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide beginning July 2018 through May 2026 for between $17,495 and $29,06.

Importers: Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia

Manufactured in: Japan

Consumer contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET daily, email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall number: 26-556