The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05263·Announced 2005-09-08

E-Z-GO Recalls Gasoline-Powered Golf Cars Due to Fire Risk

E-Z-GO is recalling approximately 60,000 gasoline-powered golf cars and personnel carriers from 2002-2005 because high engine temperatures can cause fuel to enter the air filter box, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) with 12 reported fires, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects, warranting a Severe rating despite the lack of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, is recalling approximately 60,000 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers from model years 2002 through 2005. The recall involves specific models including TXT, Freedom, and Shuttle 2+2, which are equipped with 9-horsepower engines. The affected vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. These vehicles were sold by E-Z-GO and independent dealers from January 2002 through August 2005 at prices ranging from $6,400 to $8,800.

The recall is being conducted because high engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, which poses a risk of fire. There have been 12 reports of fire involving these gasoline-powered golf cars, but no injuries have been reported.

Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and its dealers will also contact known owners to schedule appointments for the free repair. For more information, consumers can contact E-Z-GO at (800) 241-5858 Ext. 4558 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.ezgo.com.

The recalled product

Product
E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers
Manufacturer
E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts / Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
60,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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