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E-Z-GO Golf Carts Recall: Parking Brake Failure Risk

E-Z-GO golf carts and off-road vehicles from March 2021 may have parking brake failure causing crashes. Recalled models include Express S2-S6 and Tracker OX 400 with specific serial numbers. Stop using immediately and contact Textron for free repair.

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E-Z-GO golf carts and off-road vehicles made between March and June 2021 could have parking brakes that fail, risking crashes. Owners should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Textron for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2764-e-z-go-golf-carts-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2764-e-z-go-golf-carts-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9145

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“E-Z-GO Golf Carts Recall: Parking Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2764-e-z-go-golf-carts-recall-parking-brake-failure-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9145 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-PTV-and-Off-Road-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

The CPSC announced on Sept. 16, 2021, that Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling E-Z-GO and Tracker off-road vehicles due to a crash hazard. Owners should stop using the vehicles immediately while the company coordinates free repairs.

How to tell if you have it

  • E-Z-GO Express S2, S4, S6, L6, Freedom TXT, Valor
  • Tracker Off-Road OX 400
  • TXT chassis manufactured March 1, 2021 to June 10, 2021
  • E-Z-GO serial numbers 3509365 to 3531888
  • Tracker Off-Road serial numbers 8025639 to 8026154

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair. Consumers may contact Textron toll-free at 888-525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at jcook03@textron.com or online for E-Z-Go at https://ezgo.txtsv.com and for Tracker at www.trackeroffroad.com.

The hazard

According to the CPSC, the parking brake catch bracket can wear out and cause the parking brake to fail, posing a crash hazard. Textron Specialized Vehicles has received 19 reports of worn parking brake latch brackets. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Textron Specialized Vehicles has 14 other recalls on record since Jan. 13, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include Arctic Cat and Tracker Side-by-Side Vehicles Recall (Oct. 17, 2024), 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain 600 Snowmobiles (July 25, 2024), and Arctic Cat 2024 Catalyst 600 Snowmobiles (May 9, 2024). Other recent recalls of similar products include Yamaha 2021-2022 Fleet Golf Cars Recall (June 11, 2026), GASGAS & Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Recall (Aug. 20, 2026), and Vanderhall Brawley GTS Recall (Aug. 6, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the vehicle's serial number below the driver's seat. Recalled E-Z-GO models have serial numbers from 3509365 to 3531888. Recalled Tracker off-road vehicles have serial numbers from 8025639 to 8026154.

  • Brand
    E-Z-GO
  • Product
    E-Z-GO PTVs and Tracker Off-Road Vehicles
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Immediately

    Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles as they pose a crash hazard.

  2. Contact Textron

    Textron will contact all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair. Consumers may contact Textron per the information listed below.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “E-Z-GO and Tracker Off-Road dealerships nationwide, online via E-Z-GO's Dealer to Driveway program, and through Tracker Off-Road Ready to Buy program from March 2021 through August 2021 for between $6,000 and $13,000”

Sold nationwide.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send E-Z-GO to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 9145 — E-Z-GO Golf Carts Recall: Parking Brake Failure Risk

Hello,

I own a E-Z-GO Golf Carts Recall: Parking Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 9145 from E-Z-GO.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly to coordinate a free repair. Consumers may contact Textron per the information listed below.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9145 (September 16, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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