CPSC recall 14-281, announced September 25, 2014, covers Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles (about 4,460 units). Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (855) 738-3711, or go to www.badboybuggies.com.
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Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column.
Which products are included?
This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are: Ambush and Ambush iS Instinct Recoil and Recoil iS
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bad Boy Buggies
- Manufacturer
- Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 14-281
- Units
- About 4,460
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through May 2014 for between $9,600 and $14,400.
Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
Bad Boy Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.badboybuggies.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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