CPSC recall 20-073, announced February 13, 2020, covers Textron Specialized Vehicles Gas-powered E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker brand off-road vehicles (about 20,573 units). The starter generator wire can be improperly secured, allowing it to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles for a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-525-6040, go to ezgo.txtsv.com, or email jcook03@textron.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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 kick panel below the driver side seat.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 13 reports of melted and/or burned wires and electrical components and loss of vehicle function in some cases, including one report of fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 20-073
- Units
- About 20,573
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker off road dealerships nationwide from November 2018 through October 2019 for between $6,300 and $13,400.
Recall contact information
Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online (for E-Z-Go) at https://ezgo.txtsv.com, click on Owners, then Recall Information, (for Cushman) at https://cushman.txtsv.com, click on Owners, then Recall Information, and (for Tracker) at www.trackeroffroad.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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