Consumer Product Safety Commission
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
33 recalls filed under Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf, Shuttle, Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver's steering control. This can result in a crash.
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Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystander.
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Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
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Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
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Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
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Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard.
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E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
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Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal.
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MTD Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers.
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TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
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Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
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Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Deere & Company Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard
The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
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Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control
The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard
These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.
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Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles
The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.
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CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles
The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
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CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars
High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire.
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CPSC, Club Car Announce Recall of Golf Cars
The accelerator pedal can temporarily stick when depressed, resulting in unexpected acceleration or difficulty braking.
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CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability, resulting in serious injury or death.
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CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles
Microscopic cracks in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.
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CPSC, Kubota Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.
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CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator HPX Utility Vehicles
Loss of brake system pressure can decrease the effectiveness of the brakes.
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CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles
The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
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CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles
The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.
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CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Gator Utility Vehicles
Improper crimping of the brake cables could lead to reduced braking capacity and, in some cases, to failure of the foot pedal brake.
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CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
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CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. During operation of the vehicle, the pivot bolts of the swing arm can loosen and fall out. If this happens, the swing arm can become partially disconnected from the frame. This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained. If this were to occur, the loss of power and resulting swing arm disorientation could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in injury to the operator.
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CPSC, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars
The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.
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CPSC, SoloRider Industries Announce Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts
The golf cart's software can be corrupted by static electricity, allowing it to move forward without assistance. Riders or bystanders could suffer injuries.
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CPSC, Deere & Company Recall Gator Utility Vehicles
During manufacturing, an extra internal vent line was attached to the plastic vent fitting on some fuel tanks. If the fuel inside the gas tank expands, it can leak out through the extra vent line and onto the ground, presenting fire and burn hazards.