Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard
Recall 12706 · Dec 7, 2011 · Club Car
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12706
- Date
- Dec 7, 2011
- Company
- Club Car
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Golf cars
- Product type
- Golf Carts
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves following 2011 Precedent golf cars. The model and serial numbers are located above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on the front of the golf cars. Recalled Precedent Golf Cars Model Serial Number Range CF CF1139-233925 - CF1147-250173 PR PR1139-233918 - PR1147-249956 PY PY1144-244648
What can happen
The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Club Car has received three reports of incidents involving fuel tank seams splitting. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from April 2011 through May 2011 for between $8,000 and $9,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golf cars?
Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.