On June 27, 2008, E-Z-GO recalled about 16,500 RXV Golf Cars because the hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The company received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions resulting from falls.

Included in the recall are electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. Model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of the recalled vehicles. Serial numbers, ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328, are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, as well as the front and rear frames.

Independent golf car dealers and E-Z-GO sold the recalled RXV Golf Cars nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.

Consumers are advised to contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. For more information, customers may contact E-Z-GO at 800-774-3946, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “E-Z-GO recalls RXV golf cars due to fall hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Alert #08-591, June 27, 2008.