April 10, 2012
Name of Product: Utility and transport vehicles
Units: About 100
Manufacturer: Club Car, LLC of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash.
Description: The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of model year 2012 gas and electric powered utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below.
| Model | Model number | Serial number range |
|---|---|---|
| Café Express | AF | 1225-287118 to 1225-287529 |
| Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 | FD/FG/HD/HG | 1225-287074 to 1225-288151 |
| Carryall 2, Turf 2, Turf 2 Plus | EG/QB/QT/RG | 1222-286712 to 1225-288285 |
| Carryall 252, Turf 252 | JK/JL/XG/ZG | 1225-287215 to 1225-288287 |
| Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 | JR/JU/JV | 1225-287116 to 1225-288112 |
| TransPorter 4 | JS/JT | 1225-287102 to 1225-287869 |
| Villager 6 Plus | QS | 1225-287558 to 1225-288079 |
| Villager 8 | MG/QE | 1225-287531 to 1225-288088 |
Sold at: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide in April and May 2011 for between $6,000 and $11,000
Remedy: Club Car is providing a free replacement of the brake pedal mounting blocks. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Club Car toll-free at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.clubcar.com