CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2014
Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga. recalled This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufa….
Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga. in September 25, 2014. Reason: Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies…. Verify recall #14281 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability….
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- September 25, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14281 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are: Ambush and Ambush iS Instinct Recoil and Recoil iS
Reason for recall
Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer's braking ability, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14281 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 4,460 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repa…
- Check the recall number (14281) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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