The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14703·Announced 2013-11-14

Club Car Recalls Precedent Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Club Car is recalling about 1,450 Precedent golf and transport vehicles because improper assembly can cause front wheel spindles to crack, posing a crash 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 structural defect (cracking spindles) that poses a crash hazard, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Club Car, LLC, of Augusta, Ga., is recalling about 1,450 Precedent golf and transport vehicles. The recalled vehicles include various sizes, models, and colors of model year 2013 Precedent golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. These electric or gas-powered vehicles seat two or four people.

The recall is due to a crash hazard. Improper assembly can cause the front wheel spindles to crack, which can cause the wheel to become loose and affect steering. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The vehicles were sold at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide in June 2013 for between $5,000 and $8,000. Club Car is providing a free inspection and repair of the wheel hub retaining nut. The firm is contacting its customers directly. Consumers may also contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.clubcar.com.

The recalled product

Product
Precedent golf and transport vehicles
Manufacturer
Club Car, LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts
Hazard
Affected units
1,450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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