TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
Recall 08262 · May 6, 2008 · TJ Power Sports
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08262
- Date
- May 6, 2008
- Company
- TJ Power Sports
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the dune buggies "Twister Hammerhead" with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. "Twister Hammerhead", the model number, and the model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats.
What can happen
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider's right arm.
- Sold at
- Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled twister hammerhead dune buggies?
Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
What is the hazard?
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
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.