The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05528·Announced 2005-01-13

Club Car Recalls 2004-2005 Golf and Utility Vehicles for Brake Defect

Club Car is recalling 19,663 vehicles due to brake equalizer rods that may crack and fail, potentially causing a loss of braking ability.

What this means for you

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 (loss of braking ability) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Club Car Inc. is recalling approximately 19,663 units of 2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles, and Rough Terrain Vehicles. The recall covers specific models including the DS Electric and Gas Golf Cars, Carryall series, Villager and TransPorter transportation vehicles, XRT rough terrain vehicles, and the Lynx hunting vehicle.

The recall is necessary because microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability. Club Car has received one report of a vehicle losing braking ability, but no accidents, injuries, or property damage have been reported.

These vehicles were sold at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide between April 6, 2004, and October 1, 2004. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll-free at (800) 227-0739 extension 3580 to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
Manufacturer
Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts / Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
19,663

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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