E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-14). Hazards: crash. About 21,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12056 |
| Published | 2011-12-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-14 |
| Product category | Utility Vehicles |
| Products | TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | E-Z-GO |
| Firms | E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 21,900 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650. |
Description
The recalled vehicles are gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The following models are included: Model Serial Number E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO TXT shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Cushman Bellhop shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO ST utility vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD and LTO utility vehicles 8000035 thru 8002809 The brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label located on the exterior of the vehicle below the driver's seat.
Hazard
The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported.
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