Kawasaki Recalls Teryx Vehicles Over Labels

Kawasaki in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling approximately 2,ooo Teryx side-by-side vehicles because they are “…incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe.”  The vehicles were sold between August 2011 and March 2012 and include the Teryx 750 FI 4×4, Teryx 750 FI 4×4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4×4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4×4 Sport models.  Consumers will be mailed a replacement glove compartment with a correct label. They can install it themselves or a Kawasaki dealer will install it for free.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

Club Car Recalls Limited Number of Utility & Transport Vehicles

Club Car, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling approximately 100 utility and transport vehicles.  The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability.  To date no incidents of cracking or resulting injuries have been reported.  The vehicles were sold during April and May of 2011 and include a range of models and serial numbers.  Club Car is contacting customers directly to provide a free replacement of the mounting blocks.  For more information and specific models and serial numbers affected see CPSC.gov

Pro Armor Recalls UTV Door Latches

Pro Armor, in cooperation with the CPSC, is voluntarily recalling latches used on utility vehicle doors.  “The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.”  To date no injuries have been associated with any of the latch failures reported.  Approximately 5,200 of the latches were sold between January and November of 2011 for use in Polaris RZR, Can-Am Commander and Kawasaki Teryx utility vehicles.  Consumers should stop using vehicles equipped with the latches and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

Columbia ParCar Recalls Vehicles For Steering Issue

Columbia ParCar, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling nearly 1,400 golf, service and utility vehicles produced between July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011, which includes 2009, 2010 and 2011 models.  The vehicles are being recalled because “…the lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.”  No injuries have been reported related to the issue.  Models involved in the recall include the Eagle (P4E) Golf Vehicle, Shuttle (C6E) Personnel Carrier, Tram (C10E) Personnel Carrier, Summit (SM/SUV) Utility Vehicle, Utilitruck (EU4, EU24) Utility Vehicle and Scout (S10E) Utility Vehicle.  Check the following link for specific VINs involved. Columbia ParCar dealers will be conducting free inspections and repairs as required.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

KYMCO UTVs Recalled For Fire Hazard

KYMCO USA, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling nearly 1,900 UTVs produced from 2009 to 2012.  The vehicles are being recalled because “…an exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.”  While there have been three reports of fires, no injuries have been reported.  Models involved in the recall include the UXV 500, 500 LE, and 500 SE and the UXVi 500, 500 LE, and 500 SE.  Check the following link for specific VINs involved.  KYMCO dealers will be installing repair kits for free.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

E-Z-GO Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with E-Z-GO today announced a voluntary recall of nearly 22,000 vehicles which were sold in the first half of 2011 under a number of brands including TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles.  The cause is a defective rack rod ball joint in which “…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.”  According to the CPSC consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed 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. E-Z-GO can be contacted at (800) 774-3946 or visit www.ezgo.com.  For specific vehicle models and serial numbers involved in the recall visit the CPSC  website.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

Bad Boy Buggies Still Buggy – Recalled Again

For a third time since 2009 Bad Boy Enterprises/BB Buggies is recalling a large number of their Bad Boy Buggies electric utility vehicles.  This time the problem is a steering assembly arm that can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.  To date 15 have been reported broken.  The recall includes the Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari models.  The following is from the US Consumer Safety Product Commission.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

Name of Product: Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles

Units: About 3,200 (Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010)

Manufacturer: BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga. and Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.

Hazard: The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles. The utility vehicles have four wheels, bench seats for the operator and passengers and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black. “Bad Boy” is printed on the side or front of the vehicles.

Sold at: Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s website atwww.badboybuggies.com

 

Bad Boy Gets Disciplined By The CPSC

Bad Boy Enterprises recently announced that they would pay a civil penalty of $715,000 to settle allegations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that

Bad Boy Enterprises failed to immediately report, as required by federal law, a defect involving Classic Buggies off-road utility vehicles with Series brand and SePex brand electric motors that resulted in sudden acceleration incidents and injuries to consumers. 

The defect occurred in vehicles produced from 2003 to 2010.  In agreeing to the settlement, Bad Boy Enterprises denies CPSC staff allegations as to the existence of a defect or hazard or that it violated the law.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

Club Car Announces Recall Involving Brakes

At the end of June Club Car announced a voluntary a recall of golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles. The recall involves approximately 800 2011 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles manufactured between April and May 2011. The specific reason for the recall:

The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.

Club Car is offering a free brake pedal replacement and owners should stop using the recalled vehicles until they are fixed. Club Car is contacting all known owners of the recalled vehicles. For more information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 ext. 3580  Learn more:  Consumer.einnews.com

Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles

Cub Cadet voluntarily recalled approximately 200 Cub Cadet Volunteer utility vehicles because the front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. No injuries relating to the problem have been reported.  The vehicles were sold between April and September 2010.  Customers should stop using the vehicles and schedule a free repair.  Cub Cadet can be contacted toll-free at (888) 848-6038  or at  www.cubcadet.com .  Learn more:  CPSC.gov