CPSC2016-05-12
Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury and Collision Hazards (Recall Alert)
Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The steering shaft can break and cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, posing an injury hazard due to risk of collision.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from 2010 to 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000.
Affected count
About 23,400
Injuries reported
Kubota has received nine reports of shafts breaking, including one in which a consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with a barbed wire fence, resulting in a cut on the arm.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
Kubota Tractor Corporation at 800-752-0290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information. Kubota is contacting known customers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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