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CPSC recall · Reported December 3, 2003

CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles

The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.

Recall #
04520
Affected scope
158
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Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. recalled The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sp… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles was recalled by Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. in December 3, 2003. Reason: The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free in…. Verify recall #04520 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing co….

Moderate
severity level
158 units
affected scope
December 3, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04520 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04520) was formally reported on December 3, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 158.

The documented reason for this recall is: The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

158

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sportsmen. The name "Club Car" appears on the front of the vehicle. The recalled vehicles have a serial number prefix LX0344 through LX0353 and LX0401 through LX0409. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.

Reason for recall

The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04520
Date reported December 3, 2003
Date initiated December 3, 2003
Recalling firm Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Affected scope 158
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

158 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners…

  • Check the recall number (04520) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sportsmen. The name "Club Car" appears on the front of the vehicle. The recalled vehicles have a serial number prefix LX0344 through LX0353 and LX0401 through LX0409. 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: 158.
Why was this product recalled?
The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 3, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04520.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04520) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 3, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.