Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported January 13, 2005
CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
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 bra…
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Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. recalled The recalled vehicles are used for short distance transportation around golf courses, hot… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transp… was recalled by Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. in January 13, 2005. Reason: Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail pre…. Remedy: Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from who…. Verify recall #05528 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail pre….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 20K units
- affected scope
- January 13, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05528 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #05528) was formally reported on January 13, 2005. 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 19,663.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. 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 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. - 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
19,663
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product 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 Golf Cars DS Electric Golf Car- IQ System/ PowerDrive System 48 DS Gas Golf Car Café Express, Café Express Deluxe AA/AQ 0435-428922 to 0510-486815 AG 0435-426638 to 0509-484723 AF/WH 0436-429783 to 0509-485180 Utility Vehicles Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 Carryall 2, Carryall Turf 2 Carryall 2 Plus Carryall 272 F/FG/H/HG 0438-436726 to 0512-487151 E/EG/PG/RG/S 0435-429023 to 0512-487156 QG 0438-437967 to 0509-483847 Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 Carryall Turf 272 Carryall 472 J/JG/N/NG/TG 0433-417743 to 0510-486913 SG 0439-441898 to 0509-483925 QH 0439-441905 to 0510-485938 Transportation Vehicles Villager 4 Villager 6 Villager 8 FQ/TG 0435-426651 to 0510-486871 K/KG 0434-422986 to 0510-486892 M/MG 0433-417736 to 0510-486906 TransPorter 4 TransPorter 6 N/NG 0433-417743 to 0504-476683 J/JG 0434-422987 to 0510-486913 Rough Terrain Vehicles XRT 900 XRT 1200 XRT 1200 SE AE 0437-432848 to 0510-486889 AD 0439-442985 to 0510-486203 AH 0437-432899 to 0510-486199 Lynx Hunting Vehicle LX 0438-436718 to 0509-484151 Low Volume Models/Chassis Street Rod Electric Chassis BB 0438-436647 to 0438-436666 Bobcat 2100 Gas BK 0438-436988 to 0510-486876 Bobcat 2100S Gas BL 0438-436865 to 0510-486914 Indio Chassis 48V IQ CQ 0438-436667 to 0505-478022 Custom Solutions Standard Chassis CS 0440-444915 (one vehicle) Limo Electric (REGEN) LB 0438-436760 to 0509-484245 Limo Gas LG 0451-468002 to 0452-468972 Carryall Turf 2 XRT Gas XG 0437-436006 to 0510-486886 Carryall 2 XRT Gas ZG 0438-436770 to 0510-486905
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05528 |
| Date reported | January 13, 2005 |
| Date initiated | January 13, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | 19,663 |
| 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 who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call …
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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 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 Golf Cars DS Electric Golf Car- IQ System/ PowerDrive System 48 DS Gas Golf Car Café Express, Café Express Deluxe AA/AQ 0435-428922 to 0510-486815 AG 0435-426638 to 0509-484723 AF/WH 0436-429783 to 0509-485180 Utility Vehicles Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 Carryall 2, Carryall Turf 2 Carryall 2 Plus Carryall 272 F/FG/H/HG 0438-436726 to 0512-487151 E/EG/PG/RG/S 0435-429023 to 0512-487156 QG 0438-437967 to 0509-483847 Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 Carryall Turf 272 Carryall 472 J/JG/N/NG/TG 0433-417743 to 0510-486913 SG 0439-441898 to 0509-483925 QH 0439-441905 to 0510-485938 Transportation Vehicles Villager 4 Villager 6 Villager 8 FQ/TG 0435-426651 to 0510-486871 K/KG 0434-422986 to 0510-486892 M/MG 0433-417736 to 0510-486906 TransPorter 4 TransPorter 6 N/NG 0433-417743 to 0504-476683 J/JG 0434-422987 to 0510-486913 Rough Terrain Vehicles XRT 900 XRT 1200 XRT 1200 SE AE 0437-432848 to 0510-486889 AD 0439-442985 to 0510-486203 AH 0437-432899 to 0510-486199 Lynx Hunting Vehicle LX 0438-436718 to 0509-484151 Low Volume Models/Chassis Street Rod Electric Chassis BB 0438-436647 to 0438-436666 Bobcat 2100 Gas BK 0438-436988 to 0510-486876 Bobcat 2100S Gas BL 0438-436865 to 0510-486914 Indio Chassis 48V IQ CQ 0438-436667 to 0505-478022 Custom Solutions Standard Chassis CS 0440-444915 (one vehicle) Limo Electric (REGEN) LB 0438-436760 to 0509-484245 Limo Gas LG 0451-468002 to 0452-468972 Carryall Turf 2 XRT Gas XG 0437-436006 to 0510-486886 Carryall 2 XRT Gas ZG 0438-436770 to 0510-486905. Recalled by Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.. Units affected: 19,663.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 13, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05528.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (05528) 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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