CPSC2020-02-13
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, PTV, Utility and Shuttle Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga
Hazard
The starter generator wire can be improperly secured, allowing it to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker off road dealerships nationwide from November 2018 through October 2019 for between $6,300 and $13,400.
Affected count
About 20,573
Injuries reported
Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 13 reports of melted and/or burned wires and electrical components and loss of vehicle function in some cases, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Gas-powered E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker brand off-road vehicles
Consumer contact
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online (for E-Z-Go) at https://ezgo.txtsv.com, click on Owners, then Recall Information, (for Cushman) at https://cushman.txtsv.com, click on Owners, then Recall Information, and (for Tracker) at www.trackeroffroad.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Golf-PTV-Utility-and-Shuttle-Off-Road-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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