The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14153·Announced 2014-04-22

E-Z-GO Recalls Golf and Utility Vehicles Due to Steering Nut Hazard

E-Z-GO is recalling approximately 30,000 golf, shuttle, and off-road utility vehicles because an insufficiently tightened steering wheel nut may reduce steering control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (steering control loss) where injury has not yet been reported as a direct result of the defect in the context of the rubric's 'High' category for risk-of-harm products, though one minor incident is noted.

Plain-English summary

E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc. is recalling approximately 30,000 gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles, including E-Z-GO, Cushman, and Bad Boy Buggies brands. The recall covers specific models such as the E-Z-GO TXT Fleet, Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT, Valor, Express, Terrain, Cushman Shuttle, and Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD, LTO, and LT Safari. These vehicles were sold nationwide from August 2012 through February 2013 for between $6,650 and $10,650.

The recall is being issued because the steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently. This defect can reduce the driver's steering control, which may result in a crash. The firm is aware of one incident involving an insufficiently tightened steering wheel nut where the vehicle went over a curb and a passenger received a chipped tooth.

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 its dealers are already contacting known owners. Consumers can also call E-Z-GO toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ezgo.com or www.badboybuggies.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles
Manufacturer
E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts / Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
30,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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