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CPSC recall · Reported September 19, 2012

Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
12748
Affected scope
About 4,000
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Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. recalled This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utilit… - a moderate-severity action.

Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard was recalled by Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. in September 19, 2012. Reason: The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a …. Verify recall #12748 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
September 19, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12748 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #12748) was formally reported on September 19, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. 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: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the vehicles. - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on the front of the vehicles. Model # Serial Numbers Café Express AF 1231296138 to 1238314639; 1239-316392 to 1246-332503 Carryall/Turf 1 FG, HG 1230295552 to 1238315507; 1239-316644 to 1246-332427 Carryall/Turf 2 EG, PG, RG 1230295405 to 1238315138; 1239-316132 to 1246-332511 Carryall/Turf 6 JU, JV, NG 1238314948 to 1239317587; 1240-318876 to 1246-332164 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1230295473 to 1239315961; 1239-316002 to 1245-333097 Carryall/Turf 252 XG, ZG 1232299964 to 1246333241; 1240-318918 to 1246-332838 Carryall 295/XRT 1550 CL, CM, RF, RJ, RY, TR, TT 1232299361 to 1246332603; 1244-328456 to 1246-332429 Carryall 295 SE/XRT 1550 SE CC 1230295474 to 1238314548; 1239-316388 to 1245-332426 DS Gas Golf Car AG 1237310997 to 1238315940; 1239-316192 to 1246-333221 Precedent Gas CR, PR, PT, PY, 1E, 1G, 1X 1236308163 to 1241321219; 1239-316811 to 1246-333096 Precedent 4 Pass Gas PF, PW 1230295198 to 1246333110; 1239-316628 to 1247-334839 Transporter 4 JT 1232298895 to 1238313585; 1240-319376 to 1245-331978 Transporter 6 JQ 1232299243 to 1238313467; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 4 Gas TG 1235305126 to 1238315494; 1242-325492 to 1246-333015 Villager 6 KG 1238313450 to 1239317278; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 8 MG 1238314043 to 1239316178; 1239-318011 to 1246-332616 XRT 800 Gas HJ, XJ 1238313343 to 1239317811; 1239-318111 to 1246-333316 XRT 900 AE 1230295475 to 1232298876; 1243-326280 to 1245-331977 XRT 950 CT, CU, CV, KR, KS, KT, KY 1230295546 to 1244330131; 1244-330247 to 1246-332929

Reason for recall

The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the vehicles.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 12748
Date reported September 19, 2012
Date initiated September 19, 2012
Recalling firm Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Affected scope About 4,000
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

Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is …

  • Check the recall number (12748) 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?
This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on the front of the vehicles. Model # Serial Numbers Café Express AF 1231296138 to 1238314639; 1239-316392 to 1246-332503 Carryall/Turf 1 FG, HG 1230295552 to 1238315507; 1239-316644 to 1246-332427 Carryall/Turf 2 EG, PG, RG 1230295405 to 1238315138; 1239-316132 to 1246-332511 Carryall/Turf 6 JU, JV, NG 1238314948 to 1239317587; 1240-318876 to 1246-332164 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1230295473 to 1239315961; 1239-316002 to 1245-333097 Carryall/Turf 252 XG, ZG 1232299964 to 1246333241; 1240-318918 to 1246-332838 Carryall 295/XRT 1550 CL, CM, RF, RJ, RY, TR, TT 1232299361 to 1246332603; 1244-328456 to 1246-332429 Carryall 295 SE/XRT 1550 SE CC 1230295474 to 1238314548; 1239-316388 to 1245-332426 DS Gas Golf Car AG 1237310997 to 1238315940; 1239-316192 to 1246-333221 Precedent Gas CR, PR, PT, PY, 1E, 1G, 1X 1236308163 to 1241321219; 1239-316811 to 1246-333096 Precedent 4 Pass Gas PF, PW 1230295198 to 1246333110; 1239-316628 to 1247-334839 Transporter 4 JT 1232298895 to 1238313585; 1240-319376 to 1245-331978 Transporter 6 JQ 1232299243 to 1238313467; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 4 Gas TG 1235305126 to 1238315494; 1242-325492 to 1246-333015 Villager 6 KG 1238313450 to 1239317278; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 8 MG 1238314043 to 1239316178; 1239-318011 to 1246-332616 XRT 800 Gas HJ, XJ 1238313343 to 1239317811; 1239-318111 to 1246-333316 XRT 900 AE 1230295475 to 1232298876; 1243-326280 to 1245-331977 XRT 950 CT, CU, CV, KR, KS, KT, KY 1230295546 to 1244330131; 1244-330247 to 1246-332929. Recalled by Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.. Units affected: About 4,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the vehicles.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 19, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12748.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (12748) 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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