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Product recall · CPSCJuly 19, 2012Serious
Club Car Golf and Transport Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- July 19, 2012
- Brand
- Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Club Car has received one report of a fuel hose separating from the tank. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from March 2012 through May 2012 for between $5,000 and $7,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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