CPSC recall 21-783, announced September 16, 2021, covers Textron Specialized Vehicles E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles (about 6,600 units). The parking brake catch bracket can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Recall contact: call 888-525-6040, go to ezgo.txtsv.com, or email jcook03@textron.com.
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The vehicle's serial number can be found below the driver's seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV) and Utility Vehicles, based on Textron Specialized Vehicles' TXT chassis, manufactured between March 1, 2021 and June 10, 2021. Recalled vehicles include the E-Z-GO Express S2, S4, S6 and L6, the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, Valor and the Tracker Off-Road OX 400. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used to transport people and material loads. The vehicle's serial number can be found below the driver's seat. The serial number range for the recalled E-Z-GO vehicles is 3509365 to 3531888 and the serial number range for the recalled Tracker Off Road vehicles is 8025639 to 8026154.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The parking brake catch bracket can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 19 reports of worn parking brake latch brackets. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair. Consumers may contact Textron per the information listed below.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 21-783
- Units
- About 6,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- E-Z-GO and Tracker Off-Road dealerships nationwide, online via E-Z-GO's Dealer to Driveway program, and through Tracker Off-Road Ready to Buy program from March 2021 through August 2021 for between $6,000 and $13,000
Recall contact information
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.com or online, for E-Z-Go at https://ezgo.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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