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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Date: December 14, 2011
Company: E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.

E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report