A recall may be initiated when a manufacturer, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or other relevant authorities identify a safety risk or non-compliance with safety standards related to a vehicle or its components. In such cases, manufacturers must address the issue by offering a repair, replacement, refund, or, in exceptional circumstances, repurchasing the product. In the context of vehicle safety regulations, a defect is characterized as any flaw in design, construction, material, or performance that poses an unreasonable safety risk. For golf carts and similar vehicles, safety defects are typically identified when an issue affects a series of models or components that could lead to a significant risk during operation.
