CPSCGeneral Alert
E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
Published: June 27, 2008Recall ID: 08591Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames.
Affected Products
RXV Golf Cars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/E-Z-GO-Recalls-RXV-Golf-Cars-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7a8ede2cffab46cd868c359a24d6265f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Golf Car |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a568298711a847f19ad83c5d2a19066e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Golf Car |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1b900aba2e944b3081c719c3fe4cac43.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Golf Car |
| Hazards › Name | The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls. |
| Products › Name | RXV Golf Cars |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,500 |
| Recall I D | 4613 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners. |
| Retailers › Name | E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames. |
| Recall Number | 08591 |
| Manufacturers › Name | E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. (a Textron Company) |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact E-Z-GO at (800) 774-3946 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ezgo.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |