CPSC recall · Reported January 13, 2022
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia recalled This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freed….
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall … was recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia in January 13, 2022. Reason: The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle an…. Verify recall #22717 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia issued this CPSC recall-The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and….
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- January 13, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22717 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.
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Product description
This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles with a rear-facing seat. Recalled units have serial numbers within the range of 5633701 to 5651753. The vehicle's serial number can be found near the base of the steering column. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.
Reason for recall
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair program with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle's rear seat frame.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22717 |
| Date reported | January 13, 2022 |
| Date initiated | January 13, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia |
| Affected scope | About 280 |
| 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 rear facing seat of their recalled vehicle and contact Textron for a free repair. Tex…
- Check the recall number (22717) 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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