E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)

Brand: Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia

Hazards: Fire Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9527 |
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Recall Summary

Product E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)
Brand Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia
Category Electronics
Recall Number 9527
Hazard Fire Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date February 09, 2023
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary

This recall involves model year 2021, 2022, and 2023 E-Z-GO personal transportation vehicles (PTVs), commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars, used primarily to transport people. The recall was published on February 9, 2023, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 23726. The manufacturer, Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia, is conducting the recall. Approximately 143,000 units are affected in the United States, with an additional 8,100 sold in Canada and about 1,000 sold in Mexico. Some of these PTVs have been previously recalled in September 2021, January 2022, and September 2022.

Affected Products

The recall includes the following models and serial number ranges:

– Model year 2021, 2022, and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 5585710 through 5716926.
– Model year 2021, 2022, and 2023 Valor, Express, and Liberty E-Z-GO TXT personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 3478457 through 3591890.

Recalled units are equipped with an optional USB charge port. The vehicle’s serial number is printed near the base of the steering column for RXV models and is printed below the operator seat position for TXT models. The vehicles were sold at E-Z-GO dealerships nationwide and online via E-Z-GO’s Dealer to Driver program from May 2020 through November 2022, with prices ranging from $8,200 to $15,700. The manufacturer is Textron Specialized Vehicles, and the vehicles are manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information

The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire hazard. Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 30 reports of the electronic board overheating, including two resulting in a fire with property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PTVs, turn the key switch to the OFF position, and do not connect electric powered PTVs to a charger or a power outlet. Consumers should contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to schedule a free repair. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.

Official Remedy

The official remedy is a free repair. The dealer will install a fiberglass/aluminum thermal insulation protective sleeve over the USB charge port module. No other remedy options are 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 at jcook03@textron.com or visit the website at https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on “Recall Information” or go directly to https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more information. Additional information is available through the Canadian recall database at https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2022609 and through the Mexican consumer protection agency at http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp.

Recall Timeline

  • **February 09, 2023** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9527).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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