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Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Name of Product:
Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles
Hazard:
The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 29, 2011
Units:
About 800 (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 ext. 3580 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.clubcar.com

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled vehicles are model 2011 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The Club Car has various models, colors and sizes including 2 to 6 passenger seating vehicles. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled Club Cars and contact the firm to receive free brake pedal replacement mounting blocks. Club Car is contacting all known owners of the recalled vehicles.

Incidents/Injuries:

Club Car has received no reports of brake pedal mounting blocks breaking in the field. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2011 and May 2011 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.
Manufactured In:
U.S.
Recall number:
11-746

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