Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTVs Due to Fire Hazard

E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)

Date of Recall

2023-02-10

CPSC Release Number

23-726

Manufactured In

United States

Units

Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron

Manufacturer

Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

Sold By

E-Z-GO dealerships nationwide and online via E-Z-GO's Dealer to Driver program from May 2020 through November 2022 from between $8,200 and $15,700.

Problem/Hazard

The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 30 reports of the electronic board overheating, including two resulting in a fire with property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves model year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 5585710 through 5716926; and model year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Valor, Express and Liberty E-Z-GO TXT personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 3478457 through 3591890. Recalled units are equipped with an optional USB charge port. The vehicle's serial number is printed near the base of the steering column for RXV models and is printed below the operator seat position for TXT models. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.

Remedy

Repair

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