Safety regulator, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles
Recall 04520 · Dec 3, 2003 · Club Car Inc.
158
units affected
158
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04520
- Date
- Dec 3, 2003
- Company
- Club Car Inc.
- Units affected
- 158
- Product
- Lynx Hunting Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sportsmen. The name "Club Car" appears on the front of the vehicle. The recalled vehicles have a serial number prefix LX0344 through LX0353 and LX0401 through LX0409. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.
What can happen
The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Club Car has received one report of a hunting vehicle losing steering control, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide, from May 2003 through September 2003, for between $4,000 and $5,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lynx hunting vehicles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.
What is the hazard?
The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
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.