Club Car Recalls DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak Risk
Club Car is recalling about 7,300 DS golf cars and utility vehicles because the fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Club Car, Inc. is recalling approximately 7,300 Club Car DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles. The recall was initiated because the fuel tank may leak, which poses a potential fire hazard. The affected vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 0229-169750 through 0236-197543, located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.
The vehicles were sold through authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from February 2002 through April 2002 for prices between $4,000 and $9,000. Club Car and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) first announced a recall and inspection program on May 7, 2002, following two reports of leaking fuel tanks. Since that initial announcement, Club Car has received eight additional reports of leaking fuel tanks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any signs of leakage before use. If signs of leakage are present, consumers should discontinue use of the vehicle and contact the nearest Club Car dealer immediately. Club Car will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The company has notified consumers directly to schedule the tank replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Club Car at (877) 252-7682 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Club Car DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles
- Manufacturer
- Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
- Affected units
- 7,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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