Moderate Recalled October 26, 2011 About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010) units Updated February 13, 2015

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard

Impact / crash

The hazard

The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents reported: The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

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.

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.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Bad Boy Buggy Classic Model
Bad Boy Buggy Classic Model
Bad Boy Buggy LT Model
Bad Boy Buggy LT Model
Bad Boy Buggy XT and XTO Models
Bad Boy Buggy XT and XTO Models
Bad Boy Buggy Safari Model
Bad Boy Buggy Safari Model

Photos: U.S. CPSC