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Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: July 19, 2012 Initiated: July 19, 2012 #12741

Product Description

The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. Model names do not appear on the vehicles, but models can be identified by two-letter prefixes on the serial number. Club Car is printed on the front of each vehicle. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below. Model Serial Numbers DS Gas Golf Car AG 1232-298757 to AG 1238-314938 Villager 4 Gas TG 1232-299285 to TG 1237-312956 XRT 850 Gas JZ 1233-300104 to JZ 1238-314710 XRT 800 Gas XJ 1233-300372 to XJ 1238-313369 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1233-300113 to XL 1238-314964

Reason for Recall

The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. Model names do not appear on the vehicles, but models can be identified by two-letter prefixes on the serial number. Club Car is printed on the front of each vehicle. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below. Model Serial Numbers DS Gas Golf Car AG 1232-298757 to AG 1238-314938 Villager 4 Gas TG 1232-299285 to TG 1237-312956 XRT 850 Gas JZ 1233-300104 to JZ 1238-314710 XRT 800 Gas XJ 1233-300372 to XJ 1238-313369 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1233-300113 to XL 1238-314964. Recalled by Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.. Units affected: About 800.
Why was this product recalled?
The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 19, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12741.