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Product Recall
Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard
Bad Boy Buggy Classic Model
Bad Boy (BB) Buggies Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safarioff-road utility vehicles
Recall Date: October 26th, 2011
Type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Units: About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010 .)
Hazards: The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly.
Description
This recall involves Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles. The utility vehicles have four wheels, bench seats for the operator and passengers and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black. “Bad Boy” is printed on the side or front of the vehicles.
Images:
Bad Boy Buggy Classic Model
Bad Boy Buggy LT Model
Bad Boy Buggy XT and XTO Models
Bad Boy Buggy Safari Model
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.badboybuggies.comInjuries:
The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
BB Buggies
Bad Boy Enterprises
Retailers:
Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.
