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Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles

CPSC Recall #07-566 — August 2, 2007

Recall #07-566 Date: August 2, 2007 Remedy: Repair

Product

Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles. The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger. Name of Product: Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles                                                                                                                                                              Units: About 1,900Manufacturer: Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.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.Incidents/Injuries: None.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.Sold at: Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000.Manufactured in: United States (steering gear assemblies were manufactured in Korea)Remedy: 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 website 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.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 website at www.clubcar.com. 

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None.

Remedy

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 website 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.

Units Affected

About 1,900

Sold At

Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000.

Manufacturer

Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Manufactured In

United States (steering gear assemblies were manufactured in Korea)

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