Bad Boy XTO Recall: Missing Seat Belts Risk Injury
Bad Boy recalls XTO and Bone Collector XTO utility vehicles due to missing seat belts. Stop using immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free fix.
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The vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident.
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What happened, in plain English
Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO off-road utility vehicles because they lack seat belts. This defect poses a risk of serious injury or death if the vehicle rolls over. Consumers are instructed to stop using these vehicles immediately until seat belts are installed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3958-bad-boy-xto-recall-missing-seat-belts-risk-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3958-bad-boy-xto-recall-missing-seat-belts-risk-injury · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7951
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“Bad Boy XTO Recall: Missing Seat Belts Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3958-bad-boy-xto-recall-missing-seat-belts-risk-injury. Based on CPSC recall #7951 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Bad-Boy-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicles do not have seat belts, which can allow operators or passengers to be ejected or thrown around during a rollover. This lack of restraint has already resulted in one death and one serious leg injury in reported incidents.
Who’s affected
Owners of Bad Boy XTO and Bone Collector XTO off-road utility vehicles sold between November 2010 and June 2013. Operators and passengers, including children, are at risk during rollover incidents.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Bad Boy XTO or Bone Collector XTO models with serial numbers ranging from 8000020 through 8004934. The serial number is located on the steering column connected to the wheel. These vehicles were sold in colors such as camouflage, black, white, forest green, flame red, and patriot blue.
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Bad Boy- Product
Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles- Category
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What to do — step by step
Stop using the vehicle
Do not operate or ride in the recalled utility vehicle until it has been repaired.
Contact manufacturer for repair
Call Textron Specialized Vehicles at 855-738-3711 or visit www.badboyoffroad.com to arrange for a free installation of seat belts.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Bad Boy dealers nationwide from November 2010 through June 2013 for between $13,200 and $14,200.”
Sold nationwide.
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Subject: Recall 7951 — Bad Boy XTO Recall: Missing Seat Belts Risk Injury Hello, I own a Bad Boy XTO Recall: Missing Seat Belts Risk Injury that is covered by recall 7951 from Bad Boy. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles or an authorized dealer for a free installation of seat belts. 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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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 #7951 (January 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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.
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