According to news sources, 2011 Precedent Golf Cars are being recalled after it was found that they have a faulty fuel tank seam which can separate and result in a fuel leak, potentially causing a fire hazard.
The company, Club Car LLC, announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC after reports relating to the fuel tank seam of the golf cars separating and allowing fuel from the tank to leak. The recalled golf car models are CF, PR and PY and have serial number ranges from CF1139-233925 through CF1147-250173, PR1139-233918 through PR1147-249956 and PY1144-244648.
The recalled club cars have been sold from April 2011 through May 2011 and have a retail price of ranging from $8,000 to $9,200.
Consumers with the recalled product should stop using it immediately and contact the company at (800) 227-0739 ext. 3580 for a free replacement of the faulty fuel tank.
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