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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

E-Z-GO Freedom RXV Vehicles Recalled for Rear Seat Fall and Injury Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 13, 2022
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Summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling about 280 model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles equipped with a rear-facing seat. The rear seat structure can fail, causing the seat to tilt unexpectedly while in use. These vehicles, commonly known as golf carts, were sold nationwide at E-Z-GO dealerships and online from August 2021 through December 2021. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately stop using the rear-facing seat and contact the manufacturer for a free repair to replace the seat frame.

Risk

The rear seat frame of the vehicle can fail, which may cause the seat to tilt unexpectedly. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, passengers sitting in the rear-facing seat could fall off, posing a risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles (golf carts) that feature a rear-facing seat.
  2. Identify your vehicle by checking the serial number found near the base of the steering column; recalled units have serial numbers within the range of 5633701 to 5651753.
  3. Immediately stop using the rear-facing seat of any recalled vehicle.
  4. Contact Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at jcook03@textron.com to coordinate a free inspection and replacement of the rear seat frame.
  5. Visit https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on 'Recall Information' at the bottom of the page, or go directly to https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more details.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair program with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle's rear seat frame.

Contact: Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more information.

Affected Products

Product: E-Z-GO Freedom RXV Personal Transportation Vehiclesby E-Z-GO
Variants: ELiTE, Gas, 48V, Rear-facing seat
Serial Numbers:
5633701 to 5651753
Date Ranges: Sold August 2021 โ€” December 2021

The serial number is located near the base of the steering column.

Product Images

Recalled 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V with a rear-facing seat

Recalled 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V with a rear-facing seat

Location of the serial number on the steering column

Location of the serial number on the steering column

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 22717
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia
Sold By: E-Z-GO dealerships; E-Z-GO's Dealer to Driveway program
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 280
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response