E-Z-GO Freedom RXV with Rear Facing Seat Personal Transportation Vehic

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves model-year 2022 E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE, Freedom RXV Gas, and Freedom RXV 48V personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) equipped with a rear-facing seat. The vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people. The recall was published on January 13, 2022, under Recall Number 22717. The manufacturer is Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Georgia. The recall was issued due to a structural failure hazard involving the rear seat.

Affected Products
The recalled products are:
– E-Z-GO Freedom RXV ELiTE with rear-facing seat
– E-Z-GO Freedom RXV Gas with rear-facing seat
– E-Z-GO Freedom RXV 48V with 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. Approximately 280 units are affected in the United States. The vehicles were sold at E-Z-GO dealerships nationwide and online via E-Z-GO’s Dealer to Driveway program from August 2021 through December 2021, with prices ranging between $9,900 and $17,450. The vehicles were manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly. This poses fall and injury hazards to riders. As of the recall publication date, no injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the rear-facing seat of their recalled vehicle. Consumers should then contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to coordinate a free repair. The manufacturer is contacting all purchasers directly to arrange for a free repair program with dealers.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles will coordinate with dealers to inspect and replace the recalled vehicle’s rear seat frame. No cost to the consumer is specified in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at jcook03@textron.com. Additional information is available online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com by clicking on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page, or directly at https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information.

Additional Notes
– No other product identifiers (model numbers, UPCs, or types) are specified in the recall notice beyond the serial number range and vehicle names.
– The recall notice does not specify a timeline for the repair or any interim safety measures beyond discontinuing use of the rear-facing seat.
– The recall is classified as a “Recall Alert” by the CPSC.
– No information is provided regarding whether the remedy applies to vehicles outside the United States.
– The recall notice does not include any information about refunds, replacements, or store credit; only a free repair is offered.
– No information is provided about the specific cause of the rear seat frame failure or any testing results.
– The recall notice does not specify whether the front seats are affected or if the vehicle can be safely operated using only the front seat.

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