CPSC recall 05-585, announced July 5, 2005, covers Club Car Precedent and Precedent Champion Golf Cars (71,700 units). The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Club Car will repair the accelerator pedal return assembly on these vehicles 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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The affected vehicles have serial number prefixes beginning with the two-letter combination CE, CF, PE, PF, PQ or PR.
Which products are included?
The Precedent and Precedent Champion golf cars are branded with the Precedent name on the steering wheel. The affected vehicles have serial number prefixes beginning with the two-letter combination CE, CF, PE, PF, PQ or PR. The serial number is located in the dash compartment on the passenger side of the car.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
Incidents and injuries
Club Car has received two reports of Precedent golf cars having difficulty braking, due to accelerator pedals sticking. Minor injuries were reported in one incident.
Official remedy
Club Car will repair the accelerator pedal return assembly on these vehicles free of charge. Vehicle owners should immediately stop using any vehicle if they hear a grinding noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car about this recall. Any owners not notified should contact their authorized Club Car dealer or call Club Car direct to schedule their free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Club Car
- Manufacturer
- Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-585
- Units
- 71,700 golf cars
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide sold the golf cars, from October 2003 through June 2005, for $3000 to $4000.
Precedent and Precedent Champion Golf Cars
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Club Car toll-free at (800) 227-0739, Ext. 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clubcar.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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