CPSC, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars

The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.

Recall #: 02536
Affected scope: About 7,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga. recalled The recalled vehicles are serial numbers 0229-169750 through 0236-197543. The serial numb….

CPSC, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars was recalled by Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga. in May 7, 2002. Reason: The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and st…. Verify recall #02536 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard..

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agency class: May 7, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02536 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled vehicles are serial numbers 0229-169750 through 0236-197543. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.

Reason for recall

The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any sign of leakage prior to use. If signs of leakage are present, consumers should discontinue use of car and contact the nearest Club Car Dealer immediately. The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge. Club Car has notified consumers directly about this updated recall, to schedule a tank replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02536
Date reported	May 7, 2002
Date initiated	May 7, 2002
Recalling firm	Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Affected scope	About 7,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any sign of leakage prio…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled vehicles are serial numbers 0229-169750 through 0236-197543. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.. Recalled by Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.. Units affected: About 7,300.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 7, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02536.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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