E-Z-GO · Recalled
E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
- Units
- About 21,900
- Reports
- 71
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,650–$10,650
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled vehicles are gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The following models are included: Model Serial Number E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO TXT shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Cushman Bellhop shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO ST utility vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD and LTO utility vehicles 8000035 thru 8002809 The brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label located on the exterior of the vehicle below the driver's seat.
The file
- Sold at
- E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
Incident log
The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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 E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
For additional information, contact E-Z-GO toll-free at (800) 774-3946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.ezgo.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 14 2011; last revised APR 14 2016.
