CPSC2022-01-13
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia
Hazard
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair program with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle's rear seat frame.
Sold at
E-Z-GO dealerships nationwide and online via E-Z-GO's Dealer to Driveway program, from August 2021 through December 2021 for between $9,900 and $17,450.
Affected count
About 280
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
E-Z-GO Freedom RXV with Rear Facing Seat Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV)
Consumer contact
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-PTV-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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