CPSC2011-12-14
E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Affected count
About 21,900
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Golf-Cars-Shuttles-and-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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