Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles

Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. The recall consists of about 1,900 units of Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles manufactured by Club Car Inc., of Augusta, GA. The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries. 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. The products were sold at Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000. They were manufactured in the United States (steering gear assemblies were manufactured in Korea). Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicles model and serial number on the firms 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. 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 firms Web site at www.clubcar.com