The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21783·Announced 2021-09-16

Textron E-Z-GO and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles Recalled for Parking Brake Failure

Textron Specialized Vehicles recalled approximately 6,600 E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles because the parking brake catch bracket can wear out and fail, creating a crash hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical failure (parking brake failure) that poses a risk of crash injury. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the hazard is direct and significant—brake failure can result in serious harm. This meets the High threshold for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles recalled Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) and Utility Vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2021 and June 10, 2021. The recalled models include the E-Z-GO Express S2, S4, S6, and L6; the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT and Valor; and the Tracker Off-Road OX 400. These vehicles, commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars, are used to transport people and material loads.

The parking brake catch bracket on these vehicles can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail, posing a crash hazard. Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 19 reports of worn parking brake latch brackets. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled vehicles were sold through E-Z-GO and Tracker Off-Road dealerships nationwide, as well as online via E-Z-GO's Dealer to Drivery program and Tracker Off-Road's Ready to Buy program from March 2021 through August 2021, priced between $6,000 and $13,000. The vehicle's serial number can be found below the driver's seat. The serial number range for recalled E-Z-GO vehicles is 3509365 to 3531888, and for recalled Tracker Off-Road vehicles is 8025639 to 8026154.

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 Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit https://ezgo.txtsv.com (click on Owners, then Recall Information) for E-Z-GO or www.trackeroffroad.com (click on Recalls at the bottom) for Tracker.

The recalled product

Product
E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles
Manufacturer
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Category
Vehicle — Golf Carts / Personal Transportation Vehicles
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • crash-hazard
Affected units
6,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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