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