More than 114,000 golf carts across the country are under open safety recalls right now — one for a fuel leak that can start a fire, one for brakes that can fail, and one for carts that were built without stop lights at all.
If you own an E-Z-GO or a Yamaha built in the last several years, there is a real chance one of these applies to your cart. Checking takes about a minute once you know where to look, and every one of the repairs is free.
Here is exactly what was recalled, how to tell whether your cart is on the list, and what to do about it.
The three open recalls at a glance
| Recall | Brand | Vehicles affected | The hazard | Free remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-021 | E-Z-GO (Textron) | MY2020–2025 RXV Freedom and MY2023–2025 Valor, serials 5538278–5920722; MY2020–2022 TXT Freedom and Valor, serials 3455024–3582057. ~90,800 US units | Fuel can leak at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector — fire hazard | Free inspection and repair through E-Z-GO or an authorized E-Z-GO dealer |
| 26-027 | Yamaha | MY2017–2024 DR2A and DR2E PTVs, serials beginning J0D, J0E, J2D. ~4,300 units | The vehicles "can fail to brake" — crash hazard | Free brake shoes and pads installed by an authorized Yamaha dealer |
| 26-028 | Yamaha | MY2021–2025 Drive 2 PTVs, gas and electric. ~19,300 units | The vehicles "lack stop lights" — crash hazard | Free installation of two stop lights |
Both Yamaha recalls were announced October 16, 2025. All three remain open.
Recall 26-021: the E-Z-GO fuel leak
This is the big one locally, because E-Z-GO gas carts are everywhere in Riverside County.
CPSC's description is specific: the recalled PTV "can leak fuel at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine, posing a risk of serious injury and fire hazard."
Two serial ranges are affected:
- RXV Freedom (2020–2025) and Valor (2023–2025): serial numbers 5538278 through 5920722
- TXT Freedom and Valor (2020–2022): serial numbers 3455024 through 3582057
That's roughly 90,800 vehicles in the United States, plus another 7,300 in Canada.
What to do: CPSC says to stop using the cart until it has been inspected. Contact Textron E-Z-GO at 888-438-3946 (8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday), email ezgowarranty@textron.com, or go to the official E-Z-GO recall page. You can also schedule the free inspection through an authorized E-Z-GO dealer.
How to find your E-Z-GO serial number
On most E-Z-GO PTVs the serial plate is under the passenger-side seat, on the frame near the battery or fuel tank area. Some model years also carry it on the dash or on the frame rail behind the front bumper.
If you can't find it, we wrote a full walkthrough with photo locations by model: how to identify your E-Z-GO model year and serial number. It takes about two minutes.
Once you have the number, compare it to the ranges above. If it falls inside one, your cart is in the recall — regardless of how it's running today. A fuel leak at a quick-connect fitting is not something you will necessarily see or smell before it matters.
Recalls 26-027 and 26-028: the two Yamaha recalls
These are separate recalls covering different carts, and it's easy to mix them up.
26-027 — brakes. Model year 2017–2024 DR2A and DR2E PTVs with serial numbers starting J0D, J0E, or J2D. About 4,300 units, sold from June 2018 through July 2025 for $9,500–$13,000. CPSC's wording: the vehicles "can fail to brake." The fix is free brake shoes and pads.
26-028 — no stop lights. Model year 2021–2025 Drive 2 PTVs, gas and electric. About 19,300 units, sold June 2020 through July 2025 for $8,300–$12,900. These carts were built without stop lights. The fix is free installation of two stop lights.
For both Yamaha recalls, contact Yamaha at 866-747-4027 (8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, seven days a week), email ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, or use the Yamaha CPSC recall page.
One detail worth knowing: for owners who can't get the cart to a dealer, Yamaha states it will provide transportation or perform the work at the location of the golf car. If you're in Canyon Lake or one of the surrounding communities and don't have a trailer, say that when you call. It's part of the published remedy.
To be clear about who we are: Canyon Lake Mobile is an Authorized E-Z-GO Dealer. We are not a Yamaha dealer, and we can't perform Yamaha recall work. If you have a Yamaha, the number above is the right call to make.
What we can and can't do for you
Straight answer, because this matters:
What we can't do: perform the recall repairs themselves. Recall work is manufacturer warranty work — it runs through E-Z-GO's and Yamaha's own programs, and it's free to you. Nobody should be charging you for a recall repair.
What we can do:
- Find and read your serial number for you if you're not sure where to look, and tell you whether it falls in an affected range
- Tell you which recall, if any, applies to your specific cart and model year
- Point you at the right phone number and the right paperwork so the call goes quickly
- Service everything on your cart that isn't the recall — because in our experience, a cart that's old enough to be recalled is usually due for other things too
That last point is the practical one. If your cart is going to be sitting until the recall work is scheduled, that's the natural moment to handle the brakes, tires, batteries, and the annual service you've been putting off. We come to you.
While you're checking: three things worth looking at
Brakes. Recall 26-027 is a brake recall on a small number of Yamahas, but brake wear is universal. If your pedal travels farther than it used to, if the cart pulls to one side when you stop, or if you hear grinding, that's a service item regardless of brand. We stock brake kits for most makes and can replace shoes, pads, and cables on site.
Stop lights. Recall 26-028 exists because those carts left the factory without them. It's a good reminder that in California, a cart operated as a street-legal LSV must have working stop lights and turn signals under federal safety standards — that's not optional equipment. If your cart is street-driven and lighting is incomplete, see our California street-legal guide and our LED light kit buyer's guide.
Fuel system, on any gas cart. The E-Z-GO recall is about one specific fitting on specific model years, but fuel lines age on every gas cart. Cracked, hardened, or weeping lines are one of the most common things we find on carts over five years old. A tune-up kit and a fuel-system inspection is cheap insurance.
If you own a Yamaha and want to get parts handled while you wait on the recall appointment, our Yamaha parts and accessories collection is the place to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall repair really free? Yes. All three recalls are free to the owner, including parts and labor, and there is no expiration on a safety recall. If someone quotes you a price to perform recall work, that's not recall work.
My cart is out of warranty. Does that matter? No. Safety recalls are not tied to warranty coverage. A 2020 cart with 6,000 miles on it is covered the same as one bought last month.
I bought the cart used and I'm not the original owner. Am I covered? Yes. The recall follows the vehicle, not the buyer. This is exactly why the serial number matters more than the paperwork.
Can I keep driving it in the meantime? CPSC's instruction for all three recalls is to stop using the vehicle until it's been inspected and repaired. That's the official guidance, and with a fuel leak or a brake failure it's the guidance we'd give too.
What if my serial number isn't in the range? Then this recall doesn't apply to your cart, and you're fine. Write the number down anyway — you'll want it for parts orders, insurance, and any future recall notice.
Not sure where to start? Call us.
If you're in Canyon Lake, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Perris, or anywhere else in our service area, and you want someone to look at your cart and tell you plainly whether you're affected, we'll do that.
Call or text (951) 580-9822, or book a mobile service visit online. We come to your driveway — we're a mobile golf cart repair service, so nothing needs to be towed anywhere for us to take a look.
Want an estimate on non-recall work first? Request an estimate here, or see typical pricing in our 2026 golf cart repair cost guide.
Shopping for a new cart instead of repairing an old one? Here's what we know about the 2027 E-Z-GO Liberty.
Recall details in this article are drawn from official CPSC notices published in 2026 (E-Z-GO 26-021) and October 16, 2025 (Yamaha 26-027 and 26-028). Recall scope and serial ranges can be expanded by the manufacturer — always confirm your specific serial number with E-Z-GO or Yamaha directly using the contact information above.
Official sources: - CPSC 26-021 — Textron E-Z-GO fuel leak / fire hazard - CPSC 26-027 — Yamaha MY2017–2024 brake failure - CPSC 26-028 — Yamaha MY2021–2025 missing stop lights - E-Z-GO official recall information - Yamaha CPSC recall page
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