Club Car DS
Last updated: 19 September 2026
What we found
- 17 batteries are documented for it, from the manufacturer's own documentation.
- 6 specifications are published for it, each with the source it was read from.
- 5 recalls or safety notices are matched to it.
Assembled from the evidence on this page. Every figure and count below is shown with the source it was read from.
What else the DS needs
Parts a source says are needed beyond the battery itself. Reported, not recommended — read the source beside each one and confirm it with the manufacturer before buying anything.
- Vendor statedWhatever pack is fitted
A 12 V DC-DC step-down converter to feed the cart's 12 V accessories — lights, radio, horn — which lose their supply when the lead-acid string they were tapped off becomes a single 48 V module. Epoch include one in their conversion kit; Allied sell one separately, in a collection named for the purpose.
“a 12V DC-DC Converter (to safely power your lights and radio)”
Source: epochbatteries.com/products/48v-105ah-lithium-golf-cart-kit
Motor and performance
- Motor power, as the maker rates it
- 3.2 hp
- Top speed
- 8–19 mph, in seven settings
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
“7 speed settings: 8-19 mph (12.9-30.6 kph)”
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
Battery and charging
- The battery the maker fits
- Six 8-volt batteries, 48 volts
- Charger fitted
- 48 V charger working with the car's on-board computer
“Available in either 48-volt electric powered by six 8-volt batteries”
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
“48V variable with on-board computer”
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
Size and fit
- Dry weight, without batteries
- 498 lb (226 kg) without batteries
- Overall dimensions
- 91.5 × 47.25 × 69 in (232 × 120 × 175.3 cm)
“498 lb (226 kg)”
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
“91.5 in (232 cm) x 47.25 in (120 cm) x 69 in (175.3 cm)”
Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf
United States — CPSC
Affected product: Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles
This recall covers only some units of this product, identified by specific serial or identification numbers and the dates it was sold. Check the recall notice against your own unit before concluding whether it is affected.
Units covered: The recalled vehicles are model 2011 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The Club Car has various models, colors and sizes including 2 to 6 passenger seating vehicles. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers included in the recall can be seen in the picture.
Hazard: The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Club Cars and contact the firm to receive free brake pedal replacement mounting blocks. Club Car is contacting all known owners of the recalled vehicles.
Recall date June 29, 2011
View official CPSC recall noticeAffected product: Golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles
This recall covers only some units of this product, identified by specific serial or identification numbers and the dates it was sold. Check the recall notice against your own unit before concluding whether it is affected.
Units covered: The recalled vehicles are Model 2010 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. They are various sizes, models and colors. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers can be seen in the picture.
Hazard: The brake pedal can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.
Remedy: Club Car is providing a free inspection and replacement of the brake pedal. The company is contacting its customers directly.
Recall date November 9, 2010
View official CPSC recall noticeAffected product: 2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
This recall covers only some units of this product, identified by specific serial or identification numbers. Check the recall notice against your own unit before concluding whether it is affected.
Units covered: The recalled vehicles are used for short distance transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports, and residential communities. Vehicles subject to this recall can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. The names and serial numbers of the primary affected models are listed below Golf Cars DS Electric Golf Car- IQ System/ PowerDrive System 48 DS Gas Golf Car Café Express, Café Express Deluxe AA/AQ 0435-428922 to 0510-486815 AG 0435-426638 to 0509-484723 AF/WH 0436-429783 to 0509-485180 Utility Vehicles Carryall 1, Carryall Turf 1 Carryall 2, Carryall Turf 2 Carryall 2 Plus Carryall 272 F/FG/H/HG 0438-436726 to 0512-487151 E/EG/PG/RG/S 0435-429023 to 0512-487156 QG 0438-437967 to 0509-483847 Carryall 6, Carryall Turf 6 Carryall Turf 272 Carryall 472 J/JG/N/NG/TG 0433-417743 to 0510-486913 SG 0439-441898 to 0509-483925 QH 0439-441905 to 0510-485938 Transportation Vehicles Villager 4 Villager 6 Villager 8 FQ/TG 0435-426651 to 0510-486871 K/KG 0434-422986 to 0510-486892 M/MG 0433-417736 to 0510-486906 TransPorter 4 TransPorter 6 N/NG 0433-417743 to 0504-476683 J/JG 0434-422987 to 0510-486913 Rough Terrain Vehicles XRT 900 XRT 1200 XRT 1200 SE AE 0437-432848 to 0510-486889 AD 0439-442985 to 0510-486203 AH 0437-432899 to 0510-486199 Lynx Hunting Vehicle LX 0438-436718 to 0509-484151 Low Volume Models/Chassis Street Rod Electric Chassis BB 0438-436647 to 0438-436666 Bobcat 2100 Gas BK 0438-436988 to 0510-486876 Bobcat 2100S Gas BL 0438-436865 to 0510-486914 Indio Chassis 48V IQ CQ 0438-436667 to 0505-478022 Custom Solutions Standard Chassis CS 0440-444915 (one vehicle) Limo Electric (REGEN) LB 0438-436760 to 0509-484245 Limo Gas LG 0451-468002 to 0452-468972 Carryall Turf 2 XRT Gas XG 0437-436006 to 0510-486886 Carryall 2 XRT Gas ZG 0438-436770 to 0510-486905
Hazard: Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
Remedy: Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge.
Recall date January 13, 2005
View official CPSC recall noticeAffected product: Golf cars and utility vehicles
This recall covers only some units of this product, identified by specific serial or identification numbers and the dates it was sold. Check the recall notice against your own unit before concluding whether it is affected.
Units covered: This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal above the passenger's side floor board. "Club Car" is printed on the front of the vehicles. Model # Serial Numbers Café Express AF 1231296138 to 1238314639; 1239-316392 to 1246-332503 Carryall/Turf 1 FG, HG 1230295552 to 1238315507; 1239-316644 to 1246-332427 Carryall/Turf 2 EG, PG, RG 1230295405 to 1238315138; 1239-316132 to 1246-332511 Carryall/Turf 6 JU, JV, NG 1238314948 to 1239317587; 1240-318876 to 1246-332164 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1230295473 to 1239315961; 1239-316002 to 1245-333097 Carryall/Turf 252 XG, ZG 1232299964 to 1246333241; 1240-318918 to 1246-332838 Carryall 295/XRT 1550 CL, CM, RF, RJ, RY, TR, TT 1232299361 to 1246332603; 1244-328456 to 1246-332429 Carryall 295 SE/XRT 1550 SE CC 1230295474 to 1238314548; 1239-316388 to 1245-332426 DS Gas Golf Car AG 1237310997 to 1238315940; 1239-316192 to 1246-333221 Precedent Gas CR, PR, PT, PY, 1E, 1G, 1X 1236308163 to 1241321219; 1239-316811 to 1246-333096 Precedent 4 Pass Gas PF, PW 1230295198 to 1246333110; 1239-316628 to 1247-334839 Transporter 4 JT 1232298895 to 1238313585; 1240-319376 to 1245-331978 Transporter 6 JQ 1232299243 to 1238313467; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 4 Gas TG 1235305126 to 1238315494; 1242-325492 to 1246-333015 Villager 6 KG 1238313450 to 1239317278; 1240-321030 to 1243-326719 Villager 8 MG 1238314043 to 1239316178; 1239-318011 to 1246-332616 XRT 800 Gas HJ, XJ 1238313343 to 1239317811; 1239-318111 to 1246-333316 XRT 900 AE 1230295475 to 1232298876; 1243-326280 to 1245-331977 XRT 950 CT, CU, CV, KR, KS, KT, KY 1230295546 to 1244330131; 1244-330247 to 1246-332929
Hazard: The fuel tank filler neck can crack and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact Club Car for a free replacement fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the vehicles.
Recall date September 19, 2012
View official CPSC recall noticeAffected product: Golf cars and transport vehicles
This recall covers only some units of this product, identified by specific serial or identification numbers and the dates it was sold. Check the recall notice against your own unit before concluding whether it is affected.
Units covered: The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. The serial number is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. Model names do not appear on the vehicles, but models can be identified by two-letter prefixes on the serial number. Club Car is printed on the front of each vehicle. A list of recalled models and serial numbers is below. Model Serial Numbers DS Gas Golf Car AG 1232-298757 to AG 1238-314938 Villager 4 Gas TG 1232-299285 to TG 1237-312956 XRT 850 Gas JZ 1233-300104 to JZ 1238-314710 XRT 800 Gas XJ 1233-300372 to XJ 1238-313369 Carryall 232 Gas XL 1233-300113 to XL 1238-314964
Hazard: The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
Recall date July 19, 2012
View official CPSC recall noticeEuropean Union
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from the European Union, last checked September 19, 2026. Check the European Union’s own search: ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search
United Kingdom
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from the United Kingdom, last checked September 19, 2026. Check the United Kingdom’s own search: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls
Australia
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from Australia, last checked September 14, 2026. Check Australia’s own search: productsafety.gov.au/recalls
Canada
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from Canada, last checked September 19, 2026. Check Canada’s own search: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/search
France
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from France, last checked September 19, 2026. Check France’s own search: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
None of these is a statement that the product is safe or unrecalled — only that our searches found nothing. Each regulator’s own search is linked above.