Gas-powered E-Z-GO recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 13, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, PTV, Utility and Shuttle Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

20073

Brand / firm

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga

Sold / distributed

E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker off road dealerships nationwide from November 2018 through October 2019 for between $6,300 and $13,400.

Why it was recalled

The starter generator wire can be improperly secured, allowing it to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves gas-powered E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker brand off-road vehicles manufactured from November 2018 through June 2019 with certain non-sequential serial numbers ranging from 3377720 to 3440924. The serial number is located on the kick panel below the driver side seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.