Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control
Recall 07566 · Aug 3, 2007 · Club Car Inc.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07566
- Date
- Aug 3, 2007
- Company
- Club Car Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves various 2007 model year gasoline or electric-powered vehicles used for transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports and residential communities. Vehicles can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.
What can happen
The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
The fix
Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle's model and serial number on the firm's Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately. Club Car will inspect the vehicle to determine whether a free replacement of the steering gear assembly is needed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golf cars?
Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle's model and serial number on the firm's Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles.
What is the hazard?
The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.