This recall involves approximately 143,000 E-Z-GO Freedom, Valor, Express, and Liberty personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) from model years 2021, 2022, and 2023. These vehicles, commonly known as golf carts, are equipped with an optional USB charging port powered by an electronic board that can overheat. Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 30 reports of this electronic board overheating, including two incidents that led to fires and property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer to schedule a free repair involving the installation of a thermal insulation protective sleeve.
The electronic board that powers the vehicle's USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a serious fire hazard. There have been 30 reports of overheating, two of which resulted in fires and property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PTVs, turn the key switch to the OFF position and do not connect electric powered PTVs to a charger or a power outlet. Contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to schedule a free repair. The dealer will install a fiberglass/aluminum thermal insulation protective sleeve over the USB charge port module. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Serial number printed near the base of the steering column.
Serial number printed below the operator seat position.
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles E-Z-GO Express TXT
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles E-Z-GO Liberty TXT)
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles E-Z-GO Valor TXT
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles E-Z-GO RXV Freedom and Valor
Recalled Textron Specialized Vehicles RXV Serial Number Location – Numbers begin with "5"
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