The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12741·Announced 2012-07-19

Club Car Recalls Gas-Powered Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Club Car is recalling about 800 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles because the fuel hose can separate from the tank, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard on a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Club Car LLC is recalling about 800 units of 2012 gas-powered golf cars and transport vehicles. The recall is due to a defect where the fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, which poses a fire hazard.

The affected vehicles were sold at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from March 2012 through May 2012 for between $5,000 and $7,000. Club Car has received one report of a fuel hose separating from the tank, but no injuries have been reported.

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

The recalled product

Product
Golf cars and transport vehicles
Manufacturer
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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