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CPSC, Club Car Announce Recall of Golf Cars

Reported: July 5, 2005 Initiated: July 5, 2005 #05585

Product Description

The Precedent and Precedent Champion golf cars are branded with the Precedent name on the steering wheel. The affected vehicles have serial number prefixes beginning with the two-letter combination CE, CF, PE, PF, PQ or PR. The serial number is located in the dash compartment on the passenger side of the car.

Reason for Recall

The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.

Remedy

Club Car will repair the accelerator pedal return assembly on these vehicles free of charge. Vehicle owners should immediately stop using any vehicle if they hear a grinding noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car about this recall. Any owners not notified should contact their authorized Club Car dealer or call Club Car direct to schedule their free repair.

Details

Units Affected
71,700 golf cars

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Precedent and Precedent Champion golf cars are branded with the Precedent name on the steering wheel. The affected vehicles have serial number prefixes beginning with the two-letter combination CE, CF, PE, PF, PQ or PR. The serial number is located in the dash compartment on the passenger side of the car.. Recalled by Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.. Units affected: 71,700 golf cars.
Why was this product recalled?
The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
What should consumers do?
Club Car will repair the accelerator pedal return assembly on these vehicles free of charge. Vehicle owners should immediately stop using any vehicle if they hear a grinding noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car about this recall. Any owners not notified should contact their authorized Club Car dealer or call Club Car direct to schedule their free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 5, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05585.