FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2005
Release #05-263
Firm's Hotline: (800) 241-5855 Ext. 4558
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: Ron Skenes (706) 796-4588
CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary
recalls of the following consumer products.
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