Club Car Recalls Golf And Transport Vehicles
Name of Product: Golf cars and transport vehicles
Units: About 800
Manufacturer: Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
| Model | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| DS Gas Golf Car | AG 1232-298757 to AG 1238-314938 |
| Villager 4 Gas | TG 1232-299285 to TG 1237-312956 |
| XRT 850 Gas JZ | 1233-300104 to JZ 1238-314710 |
| XRT 800 Gas XJ | 1233-300372 to XJ 1238-313369 |
| Carryall 232 Gas | XL 1233-300113 to XL 1238-314964 |
Sold at: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from March 2012 through May 2012 for between $5,000 and $7,000.
Manufactured in: United States
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
Source: CPSC
Recall Insider for Recalls
Category: Auto Recalls
