Approximately 30,000 gas- and electric-powered golf, shuttle, and off-road utility vehicles under the E-Z-GO, Cushman, and Bad Boy Buggies brands are recalled because the steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently. This defect can reduce the driver's steering control, potentially leading to a crash. There has been one reported incident where a vehicle went over a curb, resulting in a passenger receiving a chipped tooth. These vehicles were sold nationwide at authorized dealers between August 2012 and February 2013 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
If the steering wheel nut is loose, the driver may lose control of the vehicle's direction, which can result in a collision or crash. One incident involving a chipped tooth has already been reported due to this steering failure.
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 already contacting known owners.
E-Z-GO models TXT, Freedom TXT, Shuttle 2+2 TXT and Valor
E-Z-GO Express
E-Z-GO Terrain
Cushman Shuttle
Bad Boy Buggies models HD, LD, LTO and LT Safari
Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver’s seat.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response