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

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

Name of product: Bad Boy Buggies Off-Road Vehicles

Units: About 4,460

Manufacturer: Bad Boy Buggies, of Augusta, Ga.

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

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

Recall date: September 25, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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

Manufactured in: United States

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 number: 14-281