CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Names of Product: 2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
Units: 19,663
Manufacturer: Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: Microscopic cracks, in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
Incidents/Injuries: Club Car has received one report of one vehicle losing braking ability. No accidents, injuries, or damage have been reported.
Description: The recalled vehicles are used for short distance transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports, and residential communities. Vehicles subject to this recall can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. The names and serial numbers of the primary affected models are listed below. The recalled vehicles were sold between April 6, 2004 and October 1, 2004.
Sold At: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide.
Manufactured In: United States
Remedy: Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge.
Consumer Contact: Contact Club Car toll free at (800) 227-0739 extension 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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