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CLUB CAR LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR 2001
FLEET GOLF CARS
1. WARRANTY:
CLUB CAR, INC., ("CLUB CAR") hereby warrants to the Original Retail Fleet Purchaser or Original Retail Fleet Lessee, as
those terms are defined herein, and subject to the provisions, limitations and exclusions contained in this limited warranty,
that its new 2001 Model DS golf car purchased from CLUB CAR or an authorized distributor or dealer for use in the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service as a golf car for the periods stated below, subject to the provisions, limitations, and exclusions
contained in this limited warranty.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: The golf car frame (excluding the front and rear bumper mounts), rack and pinion
steering gearbox unit and suspension system (defined as the shock absorbers, shock mounts, A-plates, leaf springs,
shackles and associated hardware) are warranted for the lifetime of the vehicle with respect to parts and labor against
defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase while owned by the Original Retail Fleet Purchaser or in the
possession of the Original Retail Fleet Lessee.
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY: The gasoline engine, torque converter (drive and driven), unitized transaxle, starter
generator, transaxle (electric vehicle) and electric motor are warranted for a period of three years with respect to parts and
labor against defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase while owned by the Original Retail Fleet
Purchaser or in the possession of the Original Retail Fleet Lessee.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY: All remaining components of the golf car not specified otherwise, except options and
accessories, are warranted for a period of two years with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and
workmanship from the date of purchase while owned by the Original Retail Fleet Purchaser or in the possession of the
Original Retail Fleet Lessee.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY: All original equipment options and accessories supplied by CLUB CAR are warranted
with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
purchase while owned by the Original Retail Fleet Purchaser or in the possession of the Original Retail Fleet Lessee.
This limited warranty covers material, workmanship and repair labor cost as to those items specifically listed above for the
periods specified. Such repair labor shall be performed only by CLUB CAR, its authorized distributors or dealers, or a
service agency approved by CLUB CAR.
IF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CLUB CAR AT THE TIME OF
THE ORIGINAL RETAIL SALE, PURCHASER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE WITH ANY
WARRANTY CLAIM.
2. EXCLUSIONS:
Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty are all fuses, filters, decals (except safety decals), spark plugs, light bulbs,
lubricants, trim pieces, seats, routine wear items such as the charger plug and receptacle, brake shoes, belts, brushes,
bushings, engine mounts, mats and pads, maintenance adjustments, cosmetic deterioration, and items which deteriorate or
fail due to exposure or ordinary wear and tear. Batteries, battery charger, onboard computer, and solid state speed
controller are covered under separate CLUB CAR warranties. Also excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a
golf car or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including unreasonable or unintended strain or use,
improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment, overloading,
accident, alteration, abuse or neglect.
Transportation expenses for warranty services are also excluded from this warranty.
3. VOIDING OF WARRANTY:
THIS AND ANY OTHER WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF THE GOLF CAR IS ABUSED OR USED IN AN UNINTENDED
MANNER OR SHOWS INDICATIONS THAT IT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
MODIFICATION OF THE SPEED GOVERNOR, BRAKING SYSTEM, STEERING, TRANSAXLE, OR OTHER OPERATING
SYSTEMS OF THE CAR TO CAUSE IT TO PERFORM OUTSIDE CLUB CAR SPECIFICATIONS. THE WARRANTY IS
LIKEWISE VOID IF THE CAR INVOLVED SHOWS INDICATIONS THAT REASONABLE OR NECESSARY
MAINTENANCE AS OUTLINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MANUAL WAS NOT
PERFORMED AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED IN SUCH MANUALS.
4. SOLE REMEDY:
CLUB CAR's liability under this limited warranty, or in any action whether based upon warranty, contract, negligence, strict
product liability or otherwise, shall be the repair or replacement, at CLUB CAR's option, of the golf car or component thereof
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