Club Car Recalls Multiple Vehicles

golf-cars-recall-101109-02 — Vehicles involved in recall. (Image credit: CPSC.)

About 5,000 golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport were voluntarily recalled by Club Car, LLC of Augusta, Ga. in cooperation with the CPSC.

Hazard: The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.

Description: The recalled vehicles are Model 2010 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. They are various sizes, models and colors. 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 is below.

Sold at: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from April 2010 through July 2010 for between $6,000 and $17,000

Manufactured in: U.S.

Remedy: Club Car is providing a free inspection and replacement of the brake pedal. The company is contacting its customers directly.

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

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