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Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Reported: January 13, 2022 Initiated: January 13, 2022 #22717

Product Description

This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles with a rear-facing seat. Recalled units have serial numbers within the range of 5633701 to 5651753. The vehicle's serial number can be found near the base of the steering column. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.

Reason for Recall

The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair program with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle's rear seat frame.

Details

Units Affected
About 280
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-PTV-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles with a rear-facing seat. Recalled units have serial numbers within the range of 5633701 to 5651753. The vehicle's serial number can be found near the base of the steering column. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.. Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia. Units affected: About 280.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair program with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle's rear seat frame.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 13, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22717.

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