2009–2013 Club Car Precedent Recall: These vehicles do not have a vehicle identification number (VIN)…
NHTSA campaign 16V136000 · Equipment · filed Mar 4, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Hardkore Karts LLC (Hardkore Karts) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Club Car Precedent golf carts equipped with the street package, manufactured July 1, 2013, to November 1, 2016. These vehicles do not have a vehicle identification number (VIN), certification label or DOT compliant windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
In the event of a crash, a non-compliant windshield may have an increased risk of occupant injury compared to a DOT-compliant, safety-glass windshield.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Hardkore Karts will notify owners, and provide a VIN, the correct certification label and install the correct windshield, free of charge. The recall was planned to begin on March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Hardkore Karts customer service at 1-877-796-5501.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V136000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.