The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16706·Announced 2015-11-05

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

Club Car is recalling about 11,600 Precedent gas golf and transport vehicles because a hose clamp can wear a hole in the fuel tank, posing a fire risk.

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 from a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Club Car LLC is recalling approximately 11,600 Precedent gas golf and transport vehicles sold between July 2014 and August 2015. The recall covers 2014-2016 models, including the Precedent 12 Gas (SL), Precedent 12L Gas (SM), Precedent 12 4 Passenger Gas (SN), Precedent 12 Signature Gas (SU), and Precedent 12 Signature 4 Passenger Gas (SV). These vehicles were sold at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide for between $5,000 and $9,000.

The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by an improperly factory-installed hose clamp. The clamp can rub and wear a hole in the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. Club Car has received three reports of the hose clamp rubbing the fuel tank, but no incidents of fire or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Club Car to schedule a free repair. Club Car is contacting owners of the recalled vehicles directly. For more information, consumers can call Club Car toll-free at 888-227-7925 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.clubcar.com and click on "Safety Info" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Precedent Gas Golf and Transport Vehicles
Manufacturer
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts
Hazard
Affected units
11,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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