E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08591 · Jun 27, 2008 · E-Z-Go
16,500
units affected
16,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08591
- Date
- Jun 27, 2008
- Company
- E-Z-Go
- Units affected
- 16,500
- Product
- RXV Golf Cars
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames.
What can happen
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls.
- Sold at
- E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rxv golf cars?
Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
What is the hazard?
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
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.