Recreational Vehicle Injuries Continue to Increase

October 2009

The popularity of recreational vehicles is increasing, and so is the number of injuries and fatalities related to them. Along with a special warning from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), two recent recalls highlight the dangers of these vehicles.

Bad Boy Enterprises has recalled about 3,900 of its off-road vehicles due to 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, which resulted in fractured toes, rotator cuff injuries, and sore muscles. Zero Motorcycles has recalled approximately 200 of its off-road motorcycle units due to three reports of unexpected acceleration and complaints regarding the throttle sticking. These defects have resulted in injuries as well.

With the intent of reducing deaths and injuries, the CPSC has voted to distribute an advance notice of projected rulemaking to address safety hazards associated with Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) in particular. Evaluations by the CPSC staff have revealed that the vehicles show evidence of insufficient lateral stability, flaws in steering usage, and inadequate occupant protection during rollover crashes.

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Sources:
"CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll." CPSC.gov. October 22, 2009.
"Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard." CPSC.gov. October 21, 2009.
"Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard." CPSC.gov. October 15, 2009.