Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Bad Boy Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death; One Death and One Injury Reported

Recall date

January 11, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17067

Brand / firm

Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia

Sold / distributed

Bad Boy dealers nationwide from November 2010 through June 2013 for between $13,200 and $14,200.

Why it was recalled

The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.

What was recalled

This recall involves Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO model off-road utility vehicles. The recalled four-wheeled vehicles are battery-powered and have a bench seat for a driver and one passenger and a two-passenger, rear-facing bench seat on the back. The vehicles were sold in camouflage, black, white, forest green, flame red, and patriot blue and the brand and model name are printed on the side and front panels. The recalled vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8000020 through 8004934. The serial number is located on the steering column connected to the wheel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.