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CPSC recall · Reported January 11, 2017

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Bad Boy Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death; One Death and One Injury Reported

The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.

Recall #
17067
Affected scope
About 1,100
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Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia recalled This recall involves Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO model off-road utility vehicles. … — a moderate-severity action.

Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Bad Boy Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Ser… was recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia in January 11, 2017. Reason: The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Special…. Verify recall #17067 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the ….

Moderate
severity level
January 11, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17067 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17067) was formally reported on January 11, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,100.

The documented reason for this recall is: The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — 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 — 9,301 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,100

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO model off-road utility vehicles. The recalled four-wheeled vehicles are battery-powered and have a bench seat for a driver and one passenger and a two-passenger, rear-facing bench seat on the back. The vehicles were sold in camouflage, black, white, forest green, flame red, and patriot blue and the brand and model name are printed on the side and front panels. The recalled vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8000020 through 8004934. The serial number is located on the steering column connected to the wheel.

Reason for recall

The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17067
Date reported January 11, 2017
Date initiated January 11, 2017
Recalling firm Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia
Affected scope About 1,100
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 Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer fo…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO model off-road utility vehicles. The recalled four-wheeled vehicles are battery-powered and have a bench seat for a driver and one passenger and a two-passenger, rear-facing bench seat on the back. The vehicles were sold in camouflage, black, white, forest green, flame red, and patriot blue and the brand and model name are printed on the side and front panels. The recalled vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8000020 through 8004934. The serial number is located on the steering column connected to the wheel.. Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia. Units affected: About 1,100.
Why was this product recalled?
The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17067.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17067) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported January 11, 2017.

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  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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