An improperly factory-installed hose clamp can rub and wear a hole in the fuel tank
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Club Car of Augusta, Ga., is recalling about 11,600 Precedent gas golf and transport vehicles
An improperly factory-installed hose clamp can rub and wear a hole in the fuel tank, causing a leak and posing a fire hazard.
The firm has received three reports that the air intake hose clamp rubbed the fuel tank. No incidents of fire or injuries have been reported.
The 2014-2016 Precedent gas golf and transport vehicles, which vary in size, models and colors, are used for short-distance transportation. The recalled vehicles can be identified by the model and serial numbers. Serial numbers are above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. The model number is the first two letters of the serial number.
Recalled models and serial numbers include:
Model | Model Number | Serial Number Range |
Precedent 12 Gas | SL | 1438-497172 to 1604-619273 |
Precedent 12L Gas | SM | 1503-527138 to 1603-619240 |
Precedent 12 4 Passenger Gas | SN | 1502-525626 to 1604-619488 |
Precedent 12 Signature Gas | SU | 1516-545869 to 1603-618029 |
Precedent 12 Signature 4 Passenger Gas | SV | 1506-530816 to 1546-608008 |
The vehicles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide between July 2014, and August 2015, for between $5,000 and $9,000.
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Club Car to schedule a free repair. Club Car is contacting owners of the recalled golf and transport vehicles directly.
Consumers may contact Club Car toll-free at 888-227-7925 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.clubcar.com and click on “Safety Info” at the bottom of the page for more information.