RecalledRecall 12-729Published

Club Car Utility and transport vehicles

Club Car Recalls Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Hazard
Crash
Units
About 100 units
Incidents
Incidents reported
Remedy
Replacement

CPSC recall 12-729, announced April 10, 2012, covers Club Car Utility and transport vehicles (about 100 units). The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash. Club Car is providing a free replacement of the brake pedal mounting blocks. Recall contact: call (800) 227-0739, or go to www.clubcar.com.

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number.

Which products are included?

The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of model year 2012 gas and electric powered utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below. Model Model number Serial number range Café Express AF 1225-287118 to 1225-287529 Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 FD/FG/HD/HG 1225-287074 to 1225-288151 Carryall 2, Turf 2, Turf 2 Plus EG/QB/QT/RG 1222-286712 to 1225-288285 Carryall 252, Turf 252 JK/JL/XG/ZG 1225-287215 to 1225-288287 Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 JR/JU/JV 1225-287116 to 1225-288112 TransPorter 4 JS/JT 1225-287102 to 1225-287869 Villager 6 Plus QS 1225-287558 to 1225-288079 Villager 8 MG/QE 1225-287531 to 1225-288088

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash.

Incidents and injuries

Club Car has not received any reports of the brake pedal mounting blocks breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Club Car is providing a free replacement of the brake pedal mounting blocks. The firm is contacting its customers directly.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Club Car, LLC of Augusta, Ga.
Recall number
12-729
Units
About 100
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide in April and May 2011 for between $6,000 and $11,000

Utility and transport vehicles

CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles

Recall contact information

For more information, contact Club Car toll-free at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.clubcar.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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