BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard
Recall 11079 · Dec 22, 2010 · BB Buggies
9,300
units affected
9,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11079
- Date
- Dec 22, 2010
- Company
- BB Buggies
- Units affected
- 9,300
- Product
- Classic Buggies
- Product type
- Dune Buggies
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This expanded recall involves all Bad Boy Classic model off-road utility vehicles manufactured from early 2003 through May 2010. Bad Boy Buggy Classic models come in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black colors. The XT model is not included in this recall.
What can happen
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their BB Buggies dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since the October 2009 recall announcement, BB Buggies has received 27 additional reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of arm and leg fractures.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from Spring 2003 through June 2010 for about $10,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled classic buggies?
Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their BB Buggies dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders.
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.