CPSC2017-01-11
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Bad Boy Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death; One Death and One Injury Reported
Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia
Hazard
The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.
Sold at
Bad Boy dealers nationwide from November 2010 through June 2013 for between $13,200 and $14,200.
Affected count
About 1,100
Injuries reported
As a result of the vehicles rolling over, a 14-year-old male passenger died in Toombs County, Georgia in 2014 and, in a separate rollover incident, an adult male operator suffered a serious leg injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
Consumer contact
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 855-738-3711 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.badboyoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Bad-Boy-Off-Road-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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