CPSCGeneral Alert
Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Resul...
Published: August 3, 2007Recall ID: 07566Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Club-Car-Inc-Recalls-Golf-Cars-and-Other-Vehicles-Mechanical-Failure-Can-Result-in-Loss-of-Steering-Control |
| Title | Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/170c9cfe114c4c088a158d8a51172ff4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3615af1b00e64477b491a4535ce1b985.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Vehicle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fef984ead5824171aa3270660f19f85a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Vehicle |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8675be7f303f436ea55efee62d3fe128.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Vehicle |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f23e7e46e0a44b168ae1a94c8a8c6c13.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,900 |
| Recall I D | 3839 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07566 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | South Korea |