Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Golf cars and transport vehicles

Date of Recall

2012-07-19

CPSC Release Number

12-741

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 800

Manufacturer

Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.

Sold By

Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from March 2012 through May 2012 for between $5,000 and $7,000.

Problem/Hazard

The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Club Car has received one report of a fuel hose separating from the tank. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. Model names do not appear on the vehicles, but models can be identified by two-letter prefixes on the serial number. Club Car is printed on the front of each vehicle. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.clubcar.com

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