Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13721 · announced February 5, 2013 · Club Car · 1,450 units affected
The product
The recalled vehicles are model year 2013 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles come in five models and colors and can be identified by model and serial number, which can be found on a plate above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. The model names appear in the product literature. Recalled models and serial numbers include: Model Model number Serial number range Prec i2 Signature 4 Pass Gas PW 1307-346775 Prec i2 Signature Gas PY 1307-346310 to 1307-346312 Precedent i2 4 Pass Gas PF 1307-345436 to 1311-352118 Precedent i2 Gas PR 1306-344140 to 1311-352109 Precedent i2L Gas CF 1307-345914 to 1310-349283
The hazard
The fuel hose could separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact any Club Car dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Club Car has received three reports of a fuel hose separating from the tank. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide in October 2012 for between $5,000 and $8,000.
Consumer contact: Club Car at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.clubcar.com, click on Safety Info for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.