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CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars

Reported: September 8, 2005 Initiated: September 8, 2005 #05263

Product Description

The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver's seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.

Reason for Recall

High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 60,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-E-Z-GO-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Golf-Cars

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver's seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.. Recalled by E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company. Units affected: About 60,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
What should consumers do? ▼
Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 8, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05263.

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