E-Z-Go of Augusta, GA, part of Textron Company, is recalled about 60,000 of its 2002-2005 gasoline-powered Fleet and Freedom Golf Cars and Shuttle 2 2 Personnel Carriers. High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire. There have been 12 reports of fires involving E-Z-Go golf cars.

The recalls involves the following 9-horsepower E-Z-Go models:

• TXT
• Freedom
• Shuttle 2 2

Model names are printed on the sides of the vehicles and the E-Z-Go logo is on the front of all three vehicles. Golf vehicles were sold at E-Z-Go and independent dealers from January 2002 through August 2005 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of between $6400 and $8800.

Owners of the golf cars should contact their nearest E-Z-Go dealer to arrange for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact E-Z-Go at 1-800-241-5855, ext. 4558, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.