CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars

Recalled September 8, 2005 · CPSC recall 05263 · E-Z-GO

Hazard

High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Units

About 60,000

Incidents / injuries

There have been 12 reports of fire involving these gasoline-powered golf cars. There have been no injuries reported.

Description

The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver's seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.

What to do

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact E-Z-GO at (800) 241-5855 Ext. 4558 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ezgo.com

Product

E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers

Manufacturer(s)

E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company

Retailers

E-Z-GO and independent dealers, from January 2002 through August 2005, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging between $6,400 and $8,800.

Made in

United States

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