Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 14281 · Sep 25, 2014 · Bad Boy Buggies
4,460
units affected
4,460
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14281
- Date
- Sep 25, 2014
- Company
- Bad Boy Buggies
- Units affected
- 4,460
- Product
- Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are: Ambush and Ambush iS Instinct Recoil and Recoil iS
What can happen
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through May 2014 for between $9,600 and $14,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bad boy buggies off-road vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.