CPSC recall 05-528, announced January 13, 2005, covers Club Car 2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles (19,663 units). Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. The notice cites 1 incident report. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 227-0739, or go to www.clubcar.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Vehicles subject to this recall can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recalled vehicles are used for short distance transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports, and residential communities. Vehicles subject to this recall can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. The names and serial numbers of the primary affected models are listed below Golf Cars DS Electric Golf Car- IQ System/ PowerDrive System 48 DS Gas Golf Car Café Express, Café Express Deluxe AA/AQ 0435-428922 to 0510-486815 AG 0435-426638 to 0509-484723 AF/WH 0436-429783 to 0509-485180 Utility Vehicles Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 Carryall 2, Carryall Turf 2 Carryall 2 Plus Carryall 272 F/FG/H/HG 0438-436726 to 0512-487151 E/EG/PG/RG/S 0435-429023 to 0512-487156 QG 0438-437967 to 0509-483847 Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 Carryall Turf 272 Carryall 472 J/JG/N/NG/TG 0433-417743 to 0510-486913 SG 0439-441898 to 0509-483925 QH 0439-441905 to 0510-485938 Transportation Vehicles Villager 4 Villager 6 Villager 8 FQ/TG 0435-426651 to 0510-486871 K/KG 0434-422986 to 0510-486892 M/MG 0433-417736 to 0510-486906 TransPorter 4 TransPorter 6 N/NG 0433-417743 to 0504-476683 J/JG 0434-422987 to 0510-486913 Rough Terrain Vehicles XRT 900 XRT 1200 XRT 1200 SE AE 0437-432848 to 0510-486889 AD 0439-442985 to 0510-486203 AH 0437-432899 to 0510-486199 Lynx Hunting Vehicle LX 0438-436718 to 0509-484151 Low Volume Models/Chassis Street Rod Electric Chassis BB 0438-436647 to 0438-436666 Bobcat 2100 Gas BK 0438-436988 to 0510-486876 Bobcat 2100S Gas BL 0438-436865 to 0510-486914 Indio Chassis 48V IQ CQ 0438-436667 to 0505-478022 Custom Solutions Standard Chassis CS 0440-444915 (one vehicle) Limo Electric (REGEN) LB 0438-436760 to 0509-484245 Limo Gas LG 0451-468002 to 0452-468972 Carryall Turf 2 XRT Gas XG 0437-436006 to 0510-486886 Carryall 2 XRT Gas ZG 0438-436770 to 0510-486905
Why it was recalled
Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
Incidents and injuries
Club Car has received one report of one vehicle losing braking ability. No accidents, injuries, or damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Club Car
- Manufacturer
- Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-528
- Units
- 19,663
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide, between April 6, 2004 and October 1, 2004.
2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
Contact Club Car toll free at (800) 227-0739 extension 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Club Car web site at www.clubcar.com for more information.
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