Safety regulator, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars
Recall 02536 · May 7, 2002 · Club Car, Inc.
7,300
units affected
7,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02536
- Date
- May 7, 2002
- Company
- Club Car, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,300
- Product
- Club Car DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled vehicles are serial numbers 0229-169750 through 0236-197543. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.
What can happen
The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any sign of leakage prior to use. If signs of leakage are present, consumers should discontinue use of car and contact the nearest Club Car Dealer immediately. The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge. Club Car has notified consumers directly about this updated recall, to schedule a tank replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since that announcement, Club Car has received eight additional reports of leaking fuel tanks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- The golf cars were sold, from February 2002 through April 2002, through authorized Club Car dealers nationwide, for $4000 to $9000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled club car ds golf cars and utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and inspect the tank and storage areas for any sign of leakage prior to use. If signs of leakage are present, consumers should discontinue use of car and contact the nearest Club Car Dealer immediately. The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential 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.