E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 12056. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
CPSC recall 12056 has the recall date 14 Dec 2011. The notice names the firm E-Z-GO, a Textron. The recall has about 21,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Utility Vehicles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 21,900 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recalled vehicles are gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The following models are included: Model Serial Number E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cars 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO TXT shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Cushman Bellhop shuttle vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 E-Z-GO ST utility vehicles 2748187 thru 2770316 Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD and LTO utility vehicles 8000035 thru 8002809 The brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label located on the exterior of the vehicle below the driver's seat. |
| Product | TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles, About 21,900, Utility Vehicles |
| Sold at | E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650. |
| Manufacturer | E-Z-GO, a Textron Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 21,900Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Utility Vehicles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name E-Z-GO, a Textron
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12056The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12056. https://recallregister.com/product/930-e-z-go-recalls-golf-cars-shuttles-and-off-road-utility-vehicles-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12056 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12056?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12056?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 21,900