Safety regulator, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars
Recall 05263 · Sep 8, 2005 · E-Z-Go
60,000
units affected
60,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05263
- Date
- Sep 8, 2005
- Company
- E-Z-Go
- Units affected
- 60,000
- Product
- E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver's seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.
What can happen
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 12 reports of fire involving these gasoline-powered golf cars. There have been no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- E-Z-GO and independent dealers, from January 2002 through August 2005, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging between $6,400 and $8,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled e-z-go 2002-2005 gasoline-powered fleet and freedom golf cars, and shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers?
Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
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.