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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Name: E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Brand: E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
SKU: CPSC-14153
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 22, 2014Recall ID: 14153Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver's steering control. This can result in a crash.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies brand gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. Recalled E-Z-GO and Cushman vehicles have serial numbers from 2823208 to 2850425 and from 3000001 to 3003187. Bad Boy Buggies vehicles have serial numbers from 8005089 to 8006013. 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 inside the cab below the driver's seat. The following vehicles are being recalled: E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT and Valor personal golf cars all with one bench seat and one rear-facing seat E-Z-GO Express with two bench seats and one rear-facing seat, E-Z-GOTerrain with a cargo bed Cushman Shuttle vehicles Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD, LTO, and LT Safari utility vehicles

Affected Products

Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Golf-Shuttle-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles
Title	E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.1-14153_TXT_2plus2_LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	E-Z-GO models TXT, Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT and Valor
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.2-14153_Express_LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	E-Z-GO Express
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.3-14153_Terrain_LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	E-Z-GO Terrain
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.4-14153_Cushman_Shuttle_LARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Cushman Shuttle
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.5-14153_Bad_Boy_LARGE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Bad Boy Buggies models HD, LD, LTO and LT Safari
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14153.6-14153_SN_Location_LARGE.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver’s seat.
Hazards › Name	The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver's steering control. This can result in a crash.
Injuries › Name	The firm is aware of one incident reportedly involving an insufficiently tightened steering wheel nut and reduced steering control, in which the vehicle went over a curb and a passenger received a chipped tooth.
Products › Name	Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles
Products › Type	Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Products › Category I D	2215
Products › Number Of Units	About 30,000
Recall I D	1658
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 already contacting known owners.
Retailers › Name	E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through February 2013 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Recall Date	2014-04-22T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies brand gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. Recalled E-Z-GO and Cushman vehicles have serial numbers from 2823208 to 2850425 and from 3000001 to 3003187. Bad Boy Buggies vehicles have serial numbers from 8005089 to 8006013. 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 inside the cab below the driver's seat. The following vehicles are being recalled: E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT and Valor personal golf cars all with one bench seat and one rear-facing seat E-Z-GO Express with two bench seats and one rear-facing seat, E-Z-GOTerrain with a cargo bed Cushman Shuttle vehicles Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD, LTO, and LT Safari utility vehicles
Recall Number	14153
Manufacturers › Name	E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	E-Z-GO toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.ezgo.com and click on Product Recall Information or at www.badboybuggies.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-02-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmE-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

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