Golf carts recalled due to injury, crash risks
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Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling some golf carts due to injury and crash hazards.
The company is recalling the E-Z-GO RXV Freedom four-passenger PTV, the E-Z-GO RXV Valor PTV, and the E-Z-GO RXV Freedom two-passenger PTV.
Textron has received 335 reports of incidents of the steering knuckles and A-arms breaking during or after an impact and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Recalled units have serial numbers within the range of 5656874 through 5656886 and 5659215 through 5700741. The vehicle's serial number is printed 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.
Textron advised consumers to immediately stop using the recalled PTVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles at 888-525-6040 for a free repair.
Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.