CPSC2014-04-22
E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard
The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver's 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 already contacting known owners.
Sold at
E-Z-GO, Cushman and Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through February 2013 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Golf-Shuttle-Off-Road-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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