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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Name: E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Brand: E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
SKU: CPSC-12056
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 14, 2011Recall ID: 12056Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Shuttles-and-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
Title	E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	E-Z-GO TXT Golf Car
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Car
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	E-Z-GO TXT Shuttle 6
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Cushman Bellhop 6
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056e.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	E-Z-GO ST Sport Utility Vehicle
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056f.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Bad Boy HD
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056g.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	Bad Boy LD
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12056.12056h.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	Bad Boy LTO
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
Products › Type	Utility Vehicles
Products › Category I D	68355
Products › Number Of Units	About 21,900
Recall I D	930
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 Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Recall Date	2011-12-14T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	12056
Manufacturers › Name	E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact E-Z-GO toll-free at (800) 774-3946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.ezgo.com
Last Publish Date	2016-04-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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