CPSC recall 12-741, announced July 19, 2012, covers Club Car Golf cars and transport vehicles (about 800 units). The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. 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 vehicles can be identified by model and serial number.
Which products are included?
The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf 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. Model names do not appear on the vehicles, but models can be identified by two-letter prefixes on the serial number. Club Car is printed on the front of each vehicle. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below. Model Serial Numbers DS Gas Golf Car AG 1232-298757 to AG 1238-314938 Villager 4 Gas TG 1232-299285 to TG 1237-312956 XRT 850 Gas JZ 1233-300104 to JZ 1238-314710 XRT 800 Gas XJ 1233-300372 to XJ 1238-313369 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1233-300113 to XL 1238-314964
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Club Car has received one report of a fuel hose separating from the tank. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Club Car
- Manufacturer
- Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
- Recall number
- 12-741
- Units
- About 800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from March 2012 through May 2012 for between $5,000 and $7,000.
Golf cars and transport vehicles
CPSC product type: Golf Carts
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Club Car 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
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