CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles

Recalled December 3, 2003 · CPSC recall 04520 · Club Car

Hazard

The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.

Units

158

Incidents / injuries

Club Car has received one report of a hunting vehicle losing steering control, though no injuries have been reported.

Description

The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sportsmen. The name "Club Car" appears on the front of the vehicle. The recalled vehicles have a serial number prefix LX0344 through LX0353 and LX0401 through LX0409. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car.

Contact

Any owners of recalled Lynx vehicles who have not been contacted, should call the retailer from whom they purchased their vehicle or call Club Car at (800) 227-0739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Lynx Hunting Vehicles

Manufacturer(s)

Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Retailers

Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide, from May 2003 through September 2003, for between $4,000 and $5,000.

Made in

United States

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