TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
CPSC Recall #12056 — December 13, 2011
Product
TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 21,900
Sold At
E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Manufacturer
E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
Manufactured In
United States