Segway Powersports Recalls Fugleman Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 22757 · Jul 7, 2022 · Segway Powersports
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22757
- Date
- Jul 7, 2022
- Company
- Segway Powersports
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Fugleman® UT10E and UT10X Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model year 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs). These vehicles were sold in various colors including white, black, gray and camo. "FUGLEMAN" decals are printed on the right and left rear side panels. The Segway logo is on the hood. The model number is located on the right and left rear side panels next to the Fugleman logo.
What can happen
The cockpit rear panel between the seats and the cargo bed can overheat and melt the plastic, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and bring the vehicles to an authorized Segway Powersports dealer for a free repair, which includes installation of larger and additional heat shields. The firm has contacted all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 10 reports of incidents including seven incidents involving fire and three incidents with overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Segway Powersports authorized dealers (sellers of off-road vehicles) from November 2021 through May 2022 for between $14,400 and $16,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fugleman® ut10e and ut10x utility terrain vehicles (utvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and bring the vehicles to an authorized Segway Powersports dealer for a free repair, which includes installation of larger and additional heat shields. The firm has contacted all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The cockpit rear panel between the seats and the cargo bed can overheat and melt the plastic, posing a fire 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.