Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
Recall 10015 · Oct 21, 2009 · Bad Boy Enterprises LLC
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10015
- Date
- Oct 21, 2009
- Company
- Bad Boy Enterprises LLC
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Classic Buggies
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Bad Boy Buggy Standard model off-road utility vehicles. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard model has one row seat that allows two persons (the driver and passenger) to sit side-by-side while the vehicle is operated. The Standard has an open air design (no doors or windows), but has a roof. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard models come in Realtree camouflage pattern, Hardwoods camouflage pattern, hunter green, red and black colors. The affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. The serial number is located on a sticker in a cubby on the driver's side
What can happen
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their Bad Boy Buggy dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bad Boy Enterprises has received 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of injuries such as a fractured toe, rotator cuff injury and sore muscles.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2007 through July 2009 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 Bad Boy Buggy dealer for 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 bystander.
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.