Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are: Ambush and Ambush iS Instinct Recoil and Recoil iS
Affected Products
Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Bad-Boy-Buggies-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles |
| Title | Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14281.BBB_Instinct_Red_TQL_053%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bad Boy Buggies – Instinct Model Off -Road Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14281.DSC_0513%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial number location on Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68357 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,460 |
| Recall I D | 1771 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through May 2014 for between $9,600 and $14,400. |
| Recall Date | 2014-09-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are: Ambush and Ambush iS Instinct Recoil and Recoil iS |
| Recall Number | 14281 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Bad Boy Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.badboybuggies.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |