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Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control

Recalled August 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07566 · Club Car

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Hazard
The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
Remedy
Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle's model and serial number on the firm's Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately. Club Car will inspect the vehicle to determine whether a free replacement of the steering gear assembly is needed.
Units
About 1,900
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

The recall involves various 2007 model year gasoline or electric-powered vehicles used for transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports and residential communities. Vehicles can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.

What to do

Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle's model and serial number on the firm's Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately. Club Car will inspect the vehicle to determine whether a free replacement of the steering gear assembly is needed.

Contact

For further information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 extension 3580 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clubcar.com

Product
Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles
Manufacturer(s)
Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Retailers
Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000.
Made in
United States · South Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →