E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back. The recalled vehicles have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515. E-Z-GO or Cushman and the model name are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver's seat. The first letter of the date code identifies the month of production in sequence, with G corresponding to January and L to May. There is no letter I. The first two numbers in the date code identify the two-digit day of production and the final two numbers identify the two-digit year of production.
Affected Products
Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Golf-Shuttle-and-Utility-Vehicles |
| Title | E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.TXT_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | E-Z-GO TXT |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.TXT2plus2_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | E-Z-GO TXT 2+2 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.Freedom_TXT-Valor_800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, Valor |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.Express_800.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | E-Z-GO Express |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.Terrain_800.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | E-Z-GO Terrain |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.Cushman-Shuttle-vehicle_800.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Cushman Shuttle vehicle |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15174.Date-code-loc_800.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Date code location |
| Hazards › Name | The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68355 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,200 |
| Recall I D | 6431 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | E-Z-GO and Cushman dealers nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for between $5,300 and $12,100. |
| Recall Date | 2015-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back. The recalled vehicles have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515. E-Z-GO or Cushman and the model name are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver's seat. The first letter of the date code identifies the month of production in sequence, with G corresponding to January and L to May. There is no letter I. The first two numbers in the date code identify the two-digit day of production and the final two numbers identify the two-digit year of production. |
| Recall Number | 15174 |
| Manufacturers › Name | E-Z-GO, a division of Textron Inc. and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., of Augusta, Ga. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | E-Z-GO toll-free at (844) 725-7212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ezgo.com or www.cushman.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmE-Z-GO, a division of Textron Inc. and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., of Augusta, Ga.