CPSC2005-07-05
CPSC, Club Car Announce Recall of Golf Cars
Club Car, Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard
The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
Remedy
Club Car will repair the accelerator pedal return assembly on these vehicles free of charge. Vehicle owners should immediately stop using any vehicle if they hear a grinding noise while depressing the accelerator pedal. Most vehicle owners have already been contacted by Club Car about this recall. Any owners not notified should contact their authorized Club Car dealer or call Club Car direct to schedule their free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide sold the golf cars, from October 2003 through June 2005, for $3000 to $4000.
Affected count
71,700 golf cars
Injuries reported
Club Car has received two reports of Precedent golf cars having difficulty braking, due to accelerator pedals sticking. Minor injuries were reported in one incident.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Precedent and Precedent Champion Golf Cars
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Club Car toll-free at (800) 227-0739, Ext. 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clubcar.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Club-Car-Announce-Recall-of-Golf-CarsDon't want to check this manually?
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