Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 11708 · Nov 9, 2010 · Club Car
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11708
- Date
- Nov 9, 2010
- Company
- Club Car
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles
- Product type
- Golf Carts
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled vehicles are Model 2010 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. They are various sizes, models and colors. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers can be seen in the picture.
What can happen
The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
The fix
Club Car is providing a free inspection and replacement of the brake pedal. The company is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Club Car has received two reports of brake pedals breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from April 2010 through July 2010 for between $6,000 and $17,000
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles?
Club Car is providing a free inspection and replacement of the brake pedal. The company is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
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.