CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars

Name of Product: E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers

Units: About 60,000

Manufacturer: E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. – A Textron Company

Hazard: High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of fire involving these gasoline-powered golf cars. There have been no injuries reported.

Description: The recall involves certain model year 2002 through 2005 E-Z-GO Fleet and E-Z-GO Freedom gasoline-powered golf cars and Shuttle 2+2 personnel carriers. The model names for the recalled products are TXT, Freedom and Shuttle 2+2. The model names are printed on the sides of the Freedom and Shuttle 2+2 vehicles, and the E-Z-GO logo is on the front of all three vehicles. The recalled vehicles have 9-horsepower engines and serial numbers ranging from 1451059 through 2341739. The serial numbers of early production vehicles are found on plates located on the passenger side dash housing. The serial numbers of late production vehicles are found on plates located on the body below the driver’s seat and on the chassis between the seat back supports.

Sold at: E-Z-GO and independent dealers from January 2002 through August 2005 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price ranging between $6,400 and $8,800.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Owners of the recalled golf cars should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers will contact known owners to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact E-Z-GO at (800) 241-5855 Ext. 4558 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ezgo.com