Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported September 8, 2005
CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
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E-z-go, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company recalled The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom … - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars was recalled by E-z-go, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company in September 8, 2005. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #05263 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
E-z-go, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire..
- Moderate
- severity level
- September 8, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05263 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #05263) was formally reported on September 8, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. E-z-go, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 60,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire. 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: 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 repai… - 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 60,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05263 |
| Date reported | September 8, 2005 |
| Date initiated | September 8, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | E-z-go, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company |
| Affected scope | About 60,000 |
| 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
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…
- Check the recall number (05263) 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 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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (05263) 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 September 8, 2005. 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.