Bad Boy Buggies Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

September 2014 Powersport News

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on the following vehicle(s).

Name of Product: Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles

Hazard: Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer’s braking ability, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Bad Boy Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.badboybuggies.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units About 4,460
Description

This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model. The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames. The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle. Model names included in the recall are:

  • Ambush and Ambush iS
  • Instinct
  • Recoil and Recoil iS
Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.

Sold at

Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012 through May 2014 for between $9,600 and $14,400.

Manufacturer

Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga.

Manufactured in

United States

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