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Recall
Number
05263
Date
2005-09-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
E-Z-GO 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars, and Shuttle 2+2 Personnel Carriers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. - A Textron Company
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.