CPSC2012-10-02
Kubota Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, of Gainesville, Ga.
Hazard
Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle, including the installation of a high-velocity exhaust tail pipe, the installation of special seals inside the cab and a check of the ventilating system.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $12,900 and $13,200.
Affected count
About 970
Injuries reported
Two instances of headaches attributed to carbon monoxide gas have been reported to the firm.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Off-road Utility Vehicle
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Kubota toll-free at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kubota.com and click on Safety/Safety Notices. Kubota is contacting its customers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kubota-Recalls-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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