The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24713·Announced 2023-11-09

E-Z-GO and Tracker Electric Vehicles Recalled for Unintended Movement Crash Hazard

Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling about 1,660 E-Z-GO ELiTE Express and Tracker OX EV vehicles because internal motor wiring damage can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally, creating a crash hazard. One incident of unexpected movement has been reported but no injuries.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, and the hazard is a potential crash risk from unintended vehicle movement. The incident reported involved movement but not harm. This is a precautionary recall where the risk of harm exists but has not yet materialized, placing it at the Moderate level per the rubric criteria for low-risk situations with no reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling approximately 1,660 Electric Powered E-Z-GO ELiTE Express L6 and S6 PTV and Tracker OX EV vehicles sold in the United States, along with approximately 60 units sold in Canada and 20 units sold in Mexico.

The recalled vehicles have internal motor wiring that can become damaged over time. Under certain conditions, this wiring damage can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally, posing a crash hazard. Textron Specialized Vehicles received one report of a vehicle moving unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled E-Z-GO models were sold through E-Z-GO authorized dealers nationwide. The Tracker OX EV models were sold through Tracker authorized dealers, Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela's stores nationwide. The vehicles were sold between January 2023 and July 2023 for between $13,000 and $18,500. Specific affected serial numbers are identified in the recall documentation.

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their dealership or Textron Specialized Vehicles for a free repair. Textron is contacting all purchasers directly. For assistance, consumers can call Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit the online recall information pages for E-Z-Go and Tracker.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Powered E-Z-GO ELiTE Express L6 and EliTE Express S6 PTV and Tracker OX EV vehicles
Manufacturer
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Category
Vehicle — Golf Cart / Personal Transport Vehicle
Hazard
  • unintended-movement
  • crash-hazard
  • motor-wiring-damage
Affected units
1,660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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