CPSC recall 17-067, announced January 11, 2017, covers Textron Specialized Vehicles Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles (about 1,100 units). 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts. Recall contact: call 855-738-3711, or go to www.badboyoffroad.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number is located on the steering column connected to the wheel.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
As a result of the vehicles rolling over, a 14-year-old male passenger died in Toombs County, Georgia in 2014 and, in a separate rollover incident, an adult male operator suffered a serious leg injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 17-067
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bad Boy dealers nationwide from November 2010 through June 2013 for between $13,200 and $14,200.
Recall contact information
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 855-738-3711 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.badboyoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
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